Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 3. Rear legroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $43,200. Class median $39,195.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 6.4 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.4 in clearance. Top 94% of 132.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.4 in, top 94% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GLC a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | N/A | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No data |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.0 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the GLC a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,200 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 183.3 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLC a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 33% of 137
Is the GLC a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.4 in clearance, 64.7 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.8 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLC a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.4 in clearance. Top 94% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLC 300 4MATIC AWD, 6.4 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLC worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% above cars like it.
- Price, GLC 300 RWD
- $43,200
- Predicted price
- $42,486
- Gap
- +$714 (+2%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLC a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC GLC 300 RWD | $43,200 | 12.8 cents | 56.5 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,145 | 12.3 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 260 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $38,050 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD | $42,895 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 266 hp |
Compared with 1,036 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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