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Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021-2025) vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Selected trim450+ · 2021-25Change trim453 mi · 115 kWh · £99,995
Selected trim400 4MATIC405 mi · 94 kWh · £61,100
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC leads on charging speed.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021-2025) if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLC if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz EQS edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
EQS
6.3
GLC
6
Too close to call
Motorway RangeEQS
EQS
7.6
GLC
6.9
Family
EQS
8.1
GLC
7.9
Too close to call
ChargingGLC
EQS
3.5
GLC
8.2
Cost Per MileEQS
EQS
4.4
GLC
3.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
400 4MATIC
- £38,895 cheaper
- 130 kW faster rapid charging
- 9 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 115 kW more power
- 1650 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £99,995 | £61,100 (better) |
| Official range | 453 miles (better) | 405 miles |
| Boot space | 610 L (better) | 520 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 22 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.2 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz EQS5,216mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC4,845mm-371mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,926mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC1,913mm-13mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,512mm-132mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC1,644mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,216 mm | 4,845 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,926 mm | 1,913 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,135 mm | 2,089 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,644 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 474 mm spare | 487 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 610 L (better) | 520 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1770 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 2,400 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- 3rd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 610 L.
- 453 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- At 5,216 mm, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- 405 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 330 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,845 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |  Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.22m | 4.84m-371mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.91m-13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.13m | 2.09m-46mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.64m+132mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.21m | 2.97m-238mm |
| Ground Clearance | 143mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 610L (better) | 520L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1770L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,480kg (better) | 2,581kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 2,400kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 115kWh (better) | 94kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 453 mi (better) | 405 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 330kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £99,995 | £61,100 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2021–2025 | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 453 miles (better) | 405 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 378 miles (better) | 297 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 22 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 330 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 107.8 kWh (better) | 94 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.2 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 245 kW | 360 kW (better) |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
450+
Mercedes-Benz GLC
400 4MATIC
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant91%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist80%
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant90%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist84%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 10 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS worth the extra £38,895 over the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs £38,895 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. For that premium it adds 48 miles more WLTP range and 90 litres more boot space. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is not just cheaper - it also offers 130 kW faster peak rapid charging and 115 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is £38,895 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz GLC comes out roughly £38,895 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz GLC like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 378 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 297 miles for the Mercedes-Benz GLC - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes roughly 81 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 31 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 22 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, so the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses less time at each stop. So the Mercedes-Benz EQS stops less often while the Mercedes-Benz GLC stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 487 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and about 474 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The Mercedes-Benz EQS also turns in a 1.2 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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