2022 Lexus NX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2022 Lexus NX

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

Get Your Price

Select style

NX 250 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 250 AWD	25	32	$37,354	$39,950
NX NX 250 FWD	26	33	$35,858	$38,350
NX NX 250 Luxury AWD	25	32	$43,104	$46,100
NX NX 250 Luxury FWD	26	33	$41,608	$44,500
NX NX 250 Premium AWD	25	32	$40,205	$43,000
NX NX 250 Premium FWD	26	33	$38,709	$41,400
NX NX 350 AWD	22	29	$39,224	$41,950
NX NX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD	22	28	$43,994	$47,050
NX NX 350 Luxury AWD	22	29	$46,189	$49,400
NX NX 350 Premium AWD	22	29	$42,075	$45,000
NX NX 350h AWD	41	37	$39,058	$41,550
NX NX 350h Luxury AWD	41	37	$46,060	$49,000
NX NX 350h Premium AWD	41	37	$41,924	$44,600
NX NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD	N/A	N/A	$53,956	$57,400
NX NX 450h+ Luxury AWD	N/A	N/A	$52,782	$56,150

Select style

AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	24	$61,006	$64,900
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$56,306	$59,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$72,286	$76,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	15	22	$69,466	$73,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$79,430	$84,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	28	$48,551	$51,650
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$42,488	$45,200
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$40,608	$43,200

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,354

$61,006

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,950

$64,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$666 / month

$1082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

Read Our Full Review

7.0

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Lexus NX amps up the pixel count in its quest for crossover street cred.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

TCC Likes

Grabby shape
Striking interior with contrast colors
Massive infotainment screens

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Divisive looks, maybe?
No sport even in F Sport
Artificial feel in hybrids

Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.7

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

183.5

187

Height, Overall (in)

65.8

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

46.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

22.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.5

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P255/45VR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3790

4235

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 5000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

203 @ 6600

385 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

3.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus NX

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.3

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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

2022 Lexus NX

2022 Lexus NX arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $409 per month for 30 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: No special financing rates

Get Your Price

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2022 GLC-Class on sale now
Lease: No promotional leases
Rebates: No cash rebates
Finance: Payment credit

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2022 Lexus NX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare