Mercedes-Benz EQS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz EQS's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz EQS's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz EQS's price is between $107,561 and $169,459, 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 69 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 23.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz EQS’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 255 horsepower.
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:
$107,561 - $169,459
Starting MSRP:
$104,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$93,498
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$72,990 - $105,700
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:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$125,386
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$124,695 - $126,077
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,907
# Good or Great Deals:
7
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 $:
$73,614
Depreciation %:
70.5%
Resale Value $:
$30,786
Residual Value %:
29.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5% - 73.8%
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%
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS
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:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
37.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
3.2 - 67.5
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
Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
28 out of / 30Mercedes-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
Sedan, SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz EQS Trim Levels
AMG EQS, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4MATIC
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:
355 hp
Torque:
419 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 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:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
108.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12.75 hours (240V)
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
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
22 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 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:
5754 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
207.3 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
MANUFAKTUR Signature Night Black Magno / Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Signature China Blue / MANUFAKTUR Signature Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Signature Kalahari Gold Magno
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Signature Silicon Grey
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Moonlight White Magno / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Starling Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
Black
Black/Biscaya Blue / Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey / Black/Space Grey w/ Red Stitching
Blue
Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
Tobacco Brown
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue / Neva Grey/Sable Brown / Rose Grey
Red
Mystic Red
White
Deep White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Sienna Brown / Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Red
Power Red/Black
White
Not available
