Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 vs. Porsche Macan GTS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 and Porsche Macan GTS 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 GLC AMG GLC 43 and the Porsche Macan GTS.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43's and the Porsche Macan GTS's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and overall quality score. The Porsche Macan GTS has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43's and the Porsche Macan GTS's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Macan GTS is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43's price is between $68,454 and $82,235, with the Porsche Macan GTS priced between $97,739 and $117,192.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 loses 45.5 percent of its value and the Porsche Macan GTS loses 39.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Macan GTS retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43.
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 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the Porsche Macan GTS base engine makes 434 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 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 AMG GLC 43 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$68,454 - $82,235
Starting MSRP:
$64,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$97,739 - $117,192
Starting MSRP:
$86,800
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 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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$106,145
Price Range:
$95,298 - $123,608
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,950
# Good or Great Deals:
2
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,272
Depreciation %:
46.6%
Resale Value $:
$34,678
Residual Value %:
53.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,057
Depreciation %:
40.4%
Resale Value $:
$51,743
Residual Value %:
59.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
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 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
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:
7.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Macan GTS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
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
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Other Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, S, T
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
416 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
434 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
405 foot-lbs @ 1900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.099 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
291 / 376 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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
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:
N/A
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:
21.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.3 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:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4553 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R21
