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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Suv · Phev · AWD
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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC suits growing families and road trips, pairing AWD confidence with a long 100 km electric range and very low combined consumption. It’s efficient for its class and practical with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.8 L/100kmAWDPlug-in hybrid
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Car B
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
The Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited mixes family practicality with efficient, punchy performance. Its 51-km EV range and 6.3 L/100 km combined help trim running costs, but cargo capacity and seating flexibility are limited.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety265 hpHybrid
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 65 / 61
City 51 / 36
Budget / value 45 / 60
Road trip 62 / 52
Performance 32 / 25
Cargo 38 / 16
Practical 48 / 46
Premium 52 / 35
Winter 76 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class: 100 km EV range and 1.8 L/100 km combined
  • AWD traction supports winter driving and varied road-trip conditions
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family use
  • Good value in its segment given its price and capability

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited

  • 51-km electric range plus 6.3 L/100 km combined makes daily commuting efficient for its class
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.0 s) for confident merging and passing
  • Plug-in flexibility: electric miles for errands, gasoline for road trips
  • At 41,900, it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC uses 1.8 L/100km vs 6.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited puts out 265 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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