2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2022 Porsche Macan

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2022 Porsche Macan

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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

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Macan AWD	19	25	N/A	$54,900
Macan GTS AWD	17	22	N/A	$79,900
Macan S AWD	17	23	N/A	$65,400

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Invoice Price

$61,006

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$64,900

$54,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1082 / month

$915 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The best SUV to drive in this class, the Macan lacks more practical considerations.

TCC Likes

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

Great handling
Powerful engines
Interior quality

TCC Dislikes

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

Gets very expensive
Small backseat
Haptic center console controls

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

187

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

62.4

63.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

110.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

39.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR20

P235/55WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/40VR20

P255/50WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

4409

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

4409

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

4409

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

441

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

441

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4235

4151

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

295 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

385 @ 6100

261 @ 5000

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

0.79

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

2.15

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.52

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

3.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Porsche Macan

Body Style

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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

8.9

8.4

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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