Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Off-road: 4.6 in clearance. Top 100% of 181.
- Price: 10% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 7 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 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.6 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 10% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 7 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 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.8 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the GLC a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,250 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 185.7 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLC a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 16% of 151
Is the GLC a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.6 in clearance, 64.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLC a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.6 in clearance. Top 100% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLC 300 4MATIC AWD, 4.6 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLC worth the money?
No. Priced 10% above cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $49,250
- Predicted price
- $44,587
- Gap
- +$4,663 (+10%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLC a good buy?
No. 7 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 RWD | $49,250 | 11.9 cents | 56.3 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | $40,995 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 325 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD | $43,770 | 6.0 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | $44,815 | 7.3 cents | 63.1 cu ft | 302 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $44,990 | 4.6 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV LT AWD | $47,600 | 6.0 cents | 59.1 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | $47,990 | 8.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD | $48,995 | 5.6 cents | 64.2 cu ft | 335 hp |
Compared with 1,187 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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