Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Tata Punch EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is available at ₹7,699,000, while the Tata Punch EV is priced at ₹969,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | 1999 cc | — |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L M254 Petrol (MHEV) / 2.0L OM654 Diesel (MHEV) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) | Electric |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 14.0 kmpl (est.) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 258 bhp (GLC 300) / 197 bhp (GLC 220d) | 95 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | — | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 620 Litres | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 196 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1850 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4716 mm / 1890 mm / 1640 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2888 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Touchscreen by HARMAN operating with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - KEYLESS-GO | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | LED High Performance Headlamps with ADB | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 (front) / 255/50 R19 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackGraphite GreySpectral BlueHight Tech Silver | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
