Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Renault Kadjar
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes' mid-size SUV on the MRA platform.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Pick the GLC for space, comfort and efficient engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The GLC 220 d (diesel) or GLC 250 (petrol) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
211 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
350 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,3 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
222 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
121,6 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
152 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,5 L/100km
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5,6 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,87 m
Winner
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2,65 m
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| Length |
4,66 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
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1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,64 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Early OM651 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/NOx watch-points
- 9G-TRONIC: fluid changes recommended earlier than official intervals
- AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage
- COMAND/MBUX software glitches (mostly fixed via updates)
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- 550 L boot growing to ~1,600 L — roomy for a mid-size SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLC 220 d: 194 hp / 400 Nm)
- MRA rear-wheel-drive platform with optional 4MATIC
- GLC 350 e PHEV: 320 hp system output and 560 Nm, company-car friendly
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- OM651/OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- PHEV (GLC 350 e) shrinks boot space (395 L)
- Complex electronics and air suspension need dealer maintenance
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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