Jaguar F-PACE vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar F-PACE and Mercedes-Benz GLC 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 Jaguar F-PACE and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
In comparing the Jaguar F-PACE's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar F-PACE's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the Jaguar F-PACE.
Pricing: For a new model, the Jaguar F-PACE's price is between $60,321 and $100,573, with the Mercedes-Benz GLC priced between $52,011 and $69,973.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jaguar F-PACE loses 54.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar F-PACE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jaguar F-PACE is 6.4 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLC's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Jaguar F-PACE being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLC being ranked 7 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Jaguar F-PACE is ranked 38 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC is ranked 23.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jaguar F-PACE is 5.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLC the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLC a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar F-PACE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar F-PACE’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jaguar F-PACE and Mercedes-Benz GLC are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLC has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$60,321 - $100,573
Starting MSRP:
$57,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$42,118
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,900 - $57,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,011 - $69,973
Starting MSRP:
$47,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
422
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
412
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,074
Price Range:
$48,961 - $64,332
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$31,532
Depreciation %:
55.3%
Resale Value $:
$25,468
Residual Value %:
44.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
55.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
39.7% - 55.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$22,115
Depreciation %:
46.6%
Resale Value $:
$25,335
Residual Value %:
53.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
Jaguar F-PACE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar F-PACE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Jaguar F-PACE Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
36 out of / 59Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 68Ranking
59 out of / 68Mercedes-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 / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jaguar F-PACE Trim Levels
P250 R-Dynamic S, P400 R-Dynamic S, SVR 575 EDITION
Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2000 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
482 / 591 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.5 cubic feet
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:
56.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4015 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
186.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4167 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
185.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Siena Tan / Sienna Tan
Black
Ebony
Gray
Light Oyster
Red
Mars Red
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Red
Power Red/Black
Brown
Sienna Brown / Sienna Brown/Black
