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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. Its Competition

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (Euro-spec)
Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

There’s no lack of competition in this very tight segment of the market.

The BMW X3 is now the size of the original X5, and its turbocharged powertrains and riad and handling are now very impressive; but compared to the GLC its interior looks quite stark.

The Audi Q5 is probably our favorite in this class up until now; it has some great seats, impressive handling, and a spacious tall-wagon interior.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the new entry in this class; it’s more appealing than its rather stark interior might indicate—with some impressive off-road ability and no penalty in refinement.

The Volvo XC60 is exceptionally comfortable on the road and carries high safety ratings, handsome design, and a large cargo area, but it falls short in fuel economy and it’s now a dated design.

The Lincoln MKC is a bit of a wild card (or is it a Hail Mary?), as it manages to meet these models in many respects but not exceed them in any—and, well, its brand might not quite be there.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (Euro-spec)2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
Browse Used Listings		2015 Audi Q52016 Audi Q5
Browse Used Listings		2016 BMW X32016 BMW X3
Browse Used Listings		2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Browse Used Listings		2016 Lincoln MKC2016 Lincoln MKC
Browse Used Listings		2014 Volvo XC602016 Volvo XC60
Browse Used Listings
Quick Specs
8.6
As a tangential—and far more sophisticated—replacement for the GLK, the savvy 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a far better match for American wants and needs.
8.4
The 2016 Audi Q5 offers one of the greatest range of powertrain choices in its class, ensuring that almost anyone can find a version of this handsome small crossover to fit their tastes.
8.2
The stylish 2016 BMW X3 skips the ruggedness thing entirely and instead succeeds in being one of the sportiest and tech-loaded yet fuel-efficient compact crossovers.
8.2
The 2016 Discovery Sport takes most of Land Rover’s rugged, go-anywhere ability set and makes it part of an attractive, well-designed crossover wagon that suburban families are going to be happy with every single day of the year.
8.2
The 2016 MKC doesn't redefine Lincoln on its own, but it's an appealing luxury crossover on far more than the merit of its brand.
8.8
The 2016 Volvo XC60 remains a luxury-SUV contender, though a plethora of powertrains and options can take the $36,000 base price well over $50,000.
MSRP From     
$38,950$40,900$38,950$37,455$33,260$36,600
Gas Mileage     
21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDN/ASmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
RWD 4-Door GLC 300quattro 4-Door 2.0T PremiumRWD 4-Door sDrive28iAWD 4-Door SEFWD 4-Door PremierFWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveAll WheelRear Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport Utilityquattro Sport UtilitySports Activity VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. 2016 Audi Q52016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. 2016 BMW X32016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. 2016 Lincoln MKC2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs. 2016 Volvo XC60