2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. 2021 Porsche Macan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2021 Porsche Macan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC and the 2021 Porsche Macan.
When we compare the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC's and the 2021 Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Porsche Macan has the advantage in the areas of reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC's and the 2021 Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the 2021 Porsche Macan.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC ranges from $28,898 to $49,898 while a used 2021 Porsche Macan is priced between $40,825 to $72,605.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 45.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Porsche Macan loses 39.7 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Porsche Macan retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 7.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Macan's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLC being ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Porsche Macan being ranked 10 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is ranked 23 and the Porsche Macan is ranked 31.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 5.8 out of 10. For the Porsche Macan the reliability rating is 6.1 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Macan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 2021 Porsche Macan base engine makes 248 horsepower. The GLC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. The Macan is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. This gives the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Porsche Macan. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$46,334
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,800 - $73,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$46,334
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,800 - $73,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,485
Price Range:
$28,898 - $49,898
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$38,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,756 - $58,293
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,365
Price Range:
$40,825 - $72,605
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$38,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,756 - $58,293
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
371
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,147
# Good or Great Deals:
157
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Porsche Macan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 17.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 17.7
Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 59Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Porsche Macan Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 59Ranking
45 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, AMG GLC 63 S, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
2021 Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3889 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4099 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Selenite Grey Magno Matte / Graphite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Miami Blue / Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Volcano Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Magma Grey/Black
Red
Cranberry Red/Black
White
Platinum White Pearl/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Garnet Red/Black / Mojave Beige/Black
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey
Red
Not available
White
Not available
