Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S and Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S 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 63 S and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S ranges from $59,822 to $75,273 while a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S is priced between $72,990 to $96,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S loses 45.5 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 7.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLC being ranked 23 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 10 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 5.8 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLE an advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S’s base engine makes 503 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S base engine makes 603 horsepower. The AMG GLC 63 S is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 383 miles. The AMG GLE 63 S is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$84,500
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:
$113,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,574
Price Range:
$59,822 - $75,273
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:
$85,452
Price Range:
$72,990 - $96,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,956
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63 S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
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:
7.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
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:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
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 / 68Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 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):
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:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.110 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
603 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.111 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
261 / 383 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
36.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4586 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
62.4 inches
Length:
186.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5456 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 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 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
