Maserati Levante vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Maserati Levante 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 Maserati Levante and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
When comparing the Maserati Levante's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Maserati Levante has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Maserati Levante's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the Maserati Levante.
Pricing: A used 2024 Maserati Levante ranges from $62,995 to $126,628 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC is priced between $38,331 to $63,999. For a new model, the Maserati Levante's price is between $78,700 and $142,956, with the Mercedes-Benz GLC priced between $50,960 and $81,356.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Maserati Levante loses 63.4 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 51.4 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 12 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Levante.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Maserati Levante’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Levante is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The GLC is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLC the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Maserati Levante. Both models use premium unleaded.
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:
78700 - 142956
Starting MSRP:
102000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
50960 - 81356
Starting MSRP:
47450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49906
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
22400 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
87704
Price Range:
62995 - 126628
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
70
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1525
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
48226
Price Range:
38331 - 63999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
46976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
26071 - 75635
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Maserati Levante Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Maserati Levante
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 15.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
13.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.0 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2994417057979846
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 38.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.973003596838828
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 12.4
Maserati Levante Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
26 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 27Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
60 out of / 64Ranking
68 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 64Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Maserati Levante Trim Levels
GT Ultima, Modena Ultima, Trofeo V8 Ultima
Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
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):
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:
345 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 464 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):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
20.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.5 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:
4994 lbs
Width:
85 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Assoluto
Blue
Blu Emozione
Gray
Grigio Maratea
White
Bianco
Red
Not available
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
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Nero/Rosso
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Brown
Sienna Brown / Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Red
Power Red/Black
