Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $47,100. Class median $44,813.
- Price: 11% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | No | 11% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 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 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.0 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the GLC a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $47,100 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 185.7 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLC a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 14% of 154
Is the GLC a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 64.6 in tall | 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 169 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLC a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the GLC worth the money?
No. Priced 11% above cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $47,100
- Predicted price
- $42,467
- Gap
- +$4,633 (+11%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLC a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 RWD | $47,100 | 11.4 cents | 59.3 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD | $39,895 | 5.6 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 266 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | 8.6 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 1,183 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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