Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs Volkswagen Arteon

Variant

Base

Variant

Elegance

Body type

SUV

Body type

hatchback

Engine size

2.0L

Engine size

2.0L

Drive type

4x4

Drive type

front

Fuel efficiency (combined)

7.5 / 100km

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.2 / 100km

Power and torque

150kW / 320Nm

Power and torque

140kW / 320Nm

827km

1065km

Warranty

5 year

Warranty

5 year

Doors

5

Doors

5

Seats

5

Seats

5

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Safety rating

5 Stars

Safety rating

5 Stars

Engine size

2.0L

Engine size

2.0L

Cylinders

4cyl

Cylinders

4cyl

827km

1065km

Power

150kW at 5800 rpm

Power

140kW at 4200 rpm

Torque

320Nm at 1600 rpm

Torque

320Nm at 1500 rpm

Engine configuration

—

Engine configuration

—

Fuel injection

—

Fuel injection

petrol direct injection

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

7.8 s

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

7.9 s

Drive type

4x4

Drive type

front

Transmission

9 SP AUTOMATIC

Transmission

7 SP AUTOMATIC

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Fuel octane

—

Fuel octane

—

Fuel tank capacity

62 L

Fuel tank capacity

66 L

Fuel efficiency (combined)

7.5 / 100km

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.2 / 100km

Urban efficiency

0 / 100km

Urban efficiency

7.6 / 100km

Highway efficiency

—

Highway efficiency

—

CO2 emissions (combined)

175g / km

CO2 emissions (combined)

142g / km

Warranty

5 year

Warranty

5 year

Roadside assist

5 year / unlimited km

Roadside assist

12 month / unlimited km

Service interval

12 month / 25,000 km

Service interval

12 month / 15,000 km

Length

4716 mm

Length

4866 mm

Height

1640 mm

Height

1442 mm

Width

1890 mm

Width

1871 mm

Ground clearance unladen

—

Ground clearance unladen

—

Front track

1627 mm

Front track

1587 mm

Rear track

1640 mm

Rear track

1577 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

Wheelbase

2841 mm

Boot space

620 L

Boot space

563 L

Kerb weight

—

Kerb weight

—

Gross vehicle mass

2510 kg

Gross vehicle mass

2160 kg

Tare weight

—

Tare weight

—

Braked towing capacity

—

Braked towing capacity

1800 kg

Unbraked towing capacity

—

Unbraked towing capacity

750 kg

Towbar

—

Towbar

—

Front tyres

255/45 ZR20 W

Front tyres

245/40 ZR19 98Y

Front rims

8.5x20

Front rims

8x19

Rear tyres

285/40 ZR20 W

Rear tyres

245/40 ZR19 98Y

Rear rims

9.5x20

Rear rims

8x19

Spare tyre

—

Spare tyre

—

Safety rating

5 Stars

Safety rating

5 Stars

Number of airbags

10

Number of airbags

9

Anti-collision system

—

Anti-collision system

—

Driver monitoring

—

Driver monitoring

—

Blind spot monitor

—

Blind spot monitor

—

Lane departure warning

—

Lane departure warning

—

Active lane control

—

Active lane control

—

Traffic sign recognition

—

Traffic sign recognition

—

Security alarm

—

Security alarm

—

Battery type

—

Battery type

—

Battery capacity

0.90

Battery capacity

—

Electric range

—

Electric range

—

Power consumption

—

Power consumption

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Peak charge rate

—

Peak charge rate

—

Charging time (EV wall)

—

Charging time (EV wall)

—

Charging time (fast charging)

—

Charging time (fast charging)

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Low/high range

—

Low/high range

—

Approach angle

—

Approach angle

—

Departure angle

—

Departure angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Differential lock

—

Differential lock

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Android Auto

—

Android Auto

—

Wireless charging

—

Wireless charging

—

Digital radio (DAB+)

—

Digital radio (DAB+)

—

360° camera

—

360° camera

—

Cruise control

—

Cruise control

—

Start/stop system

—

Start/stop system

—

Number of speakers

—

Number of speakers

—

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

USB ports (front)

—

USB ports (front)

—

USB ports (rear)

—

USB ports (rear)

—

Keyless entry

—

Keyless entry

—

Keyless start

—

Keyless start

—

Rain sensing wipers

—

Rain sensing wipers

—

Display screen size

—

Display screen size

—

Seat material

—

Seat material

—

Heated seats (front)

—

Heated seats (front)

—

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Air conditioning type

—

Air conditioning type

—

Air conditioning zones

—

Air conditioning zones

—

Sunroof

—

Sunroof

—