Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLC's and the Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, 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. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLC's and the Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC ranges from $44,343 to $64,953 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $79,881 to $144,894. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLC's price is between $51,645 and $78,302, with the Mercedes-Benz GLS priced between $91,763 and $166,193.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 51.4 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLS loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLC’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 375 horsepower. The GLC is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLC the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz GLS the advantage in maximum range. 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51645 - 78302
Starting MSRP:
49250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
91763 - 166193
Starting MSRP:
89200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52721
Price Range:
44343 - 64953
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
96497
Price Range:
79881 - 144894
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50178
Depreciation %:
0.56253707
Resale Value $:
39022
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.86585801413201
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7220146812876638
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 60Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 60Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 580, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
394 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 571 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
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
21.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4167 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
185.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5545 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
71.8 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
123.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Signature Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / MANUFAKTUR Signature Silicon Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Sienna Brown / Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Red
Power Red/Black
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Carmine Red
Blue
Yacht Blue
