Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 2019 - vs - MG HS Exclusive Plug-in Hybrid 2021

General

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
42,700
Updated: 
02 May 2019
£
32,495
Updated: 
15 Nov 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Iridium Silver Metallic
#A5A5A5
Lunar Blue Metallic
#1E3459
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Selenite Grey Metallic
#525659
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#951316
Mojava Silver Metallic
#757577
designo Diamond White Metallic
#E9E9E9
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E

Electric

Battery: 
16.6kWh
Full Charge Range: 
32mi
Full Charge Time: 
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
Top Speed: 
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card.

Pros
Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine
Burmester audio thrills
Doesn’t cut short on technology

Cons
Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)
Rivals have diesel, plug-ins

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class comes with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Heated front seats and a household power outlet are now standard.Off-Road Engineering package and tri-zone climate control now available.

PROS
Balance of comfort and performance makes it an appealing daily driver
Elegant design inside and out gives it a true luxury appearance
Plenty of room for adult-size passengers in back
Solid fuel economy from the standard four-cylinder engine

CONS
Technology interface isn't always easy to use

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class ranked #4 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a score of 8.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy, sophisticated cabin
Plenty of features
Smooth ride

Cons
Small cargo capacity in coupe models
Infotainment system has a learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.

PROS
Roomy and practical interior
Comfortable seats and ride
Well equipped with loads of kit
Great value for money

CONS
Unresponsive, noisy engine
Uninspiring handling
Some hard interior plastics
Less than amazing finance deals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Powerful and engaging driveline
Heaps of standard kit
Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV

CONS
Fuel figure on test far from claim
Misses out on seven-year warranty
Benefits may be misconstrued

By: 
caradvice.com.au

PROS
Smooth power delivery
Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals
Spacious interior

CONS
Shorter warranty than other HS models
Heavy steering
Infotainment set-up needs some finessing

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Hybrid
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 1 300rpm
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
Horsepower: 
241hp
at 5 500rpm
254hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Concierge Service
Destination Download
Roadside Assistance
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.30in
180.00in
Width: 
74.40in
81.80in
Height: 
64.50in
65.50in
Ground Clearance: 
5.00in
Front Track: 
61.90in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
113.10in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
37.30in
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
58.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.50cu.ft
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
19.40cu.ft
15.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4001.00lbs
3913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
Power Tailgate
Front & Rear Electric Windows all with one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -way power driver seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Black or Red/Black Leather Upholstery
Sports Style Front Seats with One-Piece Back
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Electric Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Centre Sliding Armrest with Storage
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
2 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
Memory card slot
6-Speaker
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
Apple CarPlayTM
360 Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Bi-Function Projection Headlights
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Front and Rear LED Sequential Indicators
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 8.0 In.
18"
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Turn signal mirrors
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Brake Drying
Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Jam Assist
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent High Beam Assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front and Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Front Seat Belt (3 point with Pretensioner and Load Limiter)

Options

Packages: 
Leather Seating Package
AMG Line
Exterior Lighting Package
Premium Package
Driver Assistance Package
Night Package
Multimedia Package
Off-Road Engineering Package
Parking Assistance Package
Exterior Options: 
20" AMG Multispoke Wheels W/Black Accents
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
20" AMG Multispoke Wheels
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents
LED Headlamps and Taillamps
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards W/Rubber Studs
19" 5-Spoke Wheels
Panorama Roof
Interior Options: 
Burmester Surround Sound System
Head-Up Display
Ski And Snowboard Bag
Rear Seat Entertainment And Comfort Adapter
Trailer Hitch (Class II)
Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash Trim
Ventilated Front Seats
Rear Side Window Sunshades
Heated Steering Wheel
3-Zone Climate Control
Smartphone Integration Package
Heated Rear Seats
Ambient Lighting And Illuminated Door Sills

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#1A1A1A
designo Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#8D6658
Silk Beige/Black, leatherette
#BDB0A7
designo Platinum White/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#A4A6A8