Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
How the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and the Mercedes-Benz GLC compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 423 mi | 443 mi |
| Usable battery | 96.9 kWh | 94 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.3 kWh/100 km | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 280 mi | 293 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 401 mi | 421 mi |
| Motorway | 329 mi | 345 mi |
| City | 456 mi | 478 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is rated 423 mi and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 443 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 280 mi from the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 293 mi from the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.