2018 Cadillac XT5 vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2018 Cadillac XT5

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2018 Cadillac XT5

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SUV GLC 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SUV GLC 300	22	28	$37,247	$40,050
4MATIC SUV GLC 300	21	28	$39,107	$42,050
4MATIC Coupe GLC 300	22	27	$43,338	$46,600
4MATIC SUV AMG GLC 43	18	24	$52,313	$56,250
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 43	18	24	$56,172	$60,400
4MATIC SUV AMG GLC 63	16	22	$65,007	$69,900
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 63	15	22	$68,030	$73,150
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 63 S	15	22	$75,098	$80,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

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$37,247

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

N/A

$40,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$668 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Cadillac XT5 is a solid luxury crossover, but so are its rivals. Shop carefully.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class captivates crossover types with its lush cabin and its plush ride; there’s AMG power on tap if you must.

TCC Likes

Luxurious ride
Strong V-6 engine
Quality feel inside and out

Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive fast
Forgettable personality
Front-wheel-drive dynamics occasionally show through

Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3891

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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