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Mercedes-Benz GLC — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The GLC spans 4 grades: its entry price of $52,400 is the highest of the 7 models compared (the ADX starts at $35,000), while its top grade at $69,900 ranks 2nd highest. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the longest EPA range (54 mi (87 km)) and has the highest output (330 kW). The 7 models compared here range from $35,000 to $71,700; UX, NX, ADX are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz
GLC
2027 model-year price
Lexus UX
Lexus
UX
2026 model-year price
Lexus NX
Lexus
NX
2026 model-year price
Acura ADX
Acura
ADX
2026 model-year price
Genesis GV70
Genesis
GV70
2027 model-year price
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln
Corsair
2026 model-year price
Audi Q3
Audi
Q3
2027 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz
GLC
Lexus UX
Lexus
UX
Lexus NX
Lexus
NX
Acura ADX
Acura
ADX
Genesis GV70
Genesis
GV70
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln
Corsair
Audi Q3
Audi
Q3
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
$54k
$56k
$58k
$60k
$62k
$64k
$66k
$68k
$70k
$72k
$74k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
PHEV
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz
GLC
Lexus
UX
Lexus
NX
Acura
ADX
Genesis
GV70
Lincoln
Corsair
Audi
Q3
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4717–4750
4496
4661
4719
4714
4608
4531
Overall Width (mm)
1890–1920
1839
1864
1842
1910
1887
1859
Overall Height (mm)
1636–1641
1539
1671–1679
1621
1631
1621–1628
1628
Wheelbase (mm)
2888
2639
2690
2654
2875
2710
2682
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
—
1567–1622
1789–2030
1528–1638
1890–2020
1671–2038
1785
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
2370–2540
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
487
643
691
818
762–782
708
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
22–27 mpg (9.4–11.5 km/L)
42–43 mpg (17.9–18.3 km/L)
24–40 mpg (10.2–17.0 km/L)
27–28 mpg (11.5–11.9 km/L)
21–22 mpg (8.9–9.4 km/L)
24–33 mpg (10.2–14.0 km/L)
24 mpg (10.2 km/L)
Range (EPA)
54 mi (87 km)
—
37 mi (60 km)
—
—
27 mi (43 km)
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2000–3000
2000
2400–2500
1500
2500–3500
2000–2500
2000
Max Power (kW)
192–330
146
179–227
142
224–280
186–198
190
Max Torque (N·m)
400–601
188
229–430
243
422–530
380
370
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
24.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
65
40
55
53
66
42–61
62
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
RWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
Transmission
9AT
CVT
CVT / 8AT
CVT
8AT
8AT / CVT
7DCT
Front Suspension
Multilink
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Double A-arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Multilink
Multilink
Independent
Multilink
Front Brake
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Rear Brake
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Tire Size
235/60R18
—
235/60R18 / 235/50R20
225/55R18 / 235/45R19
235/60R18 / 235/55R19
225/60R18 / 225/55R19
235/55R18
Wheel Size
18" Alloy
—
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
18" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
—
196–206
185
—
—
—
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz
GLC
Lexus
UX
Lexus
NX
Acura
ADX
Genesis
GV70
Lincoln
Corsair
Audi
Q3
Exterior
LED Headlights
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Head-Up Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Heated Front Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
—
Memory Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
Surround-View Camera
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
—
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
8"+ Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Mercedes-Benz
GLC
Lexus
UX
Lexus
NX
Acura
ADX
Genesis
GV70
Lincoln
Corsair
Audi
Q3
Base Price
$54,400
$41,795
$50,800
$40,000
$61,550
$47,640
$44,400
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$54,400
$41,795
$50,800
$40,000
$61,550
$47,640
$44,400
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
GLC
Benchmark (0%)
UX
−23.2% better value
NX
−6.6% better value
ADX
−26.5% better value
GV70
+13.1% overpriced
Corsair
−12.4% better value
Q3
−18.4% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Mercedes-Benz GLC
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus UX
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus NX
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Acura ADX
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Genesis GV70
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lincoln Corsair
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Audi Q3
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.