Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 4MATIC 2021 - vs - Porsche Macan GTS 2020

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Average Price: 
$
45,200
Updated: 
05 Oct 2019
$
71,300
Updated: 
19 Feb 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#E9E9E9
Designo Selenite Grey Magno
#4A4E51
Graphite Grey Metallic
#4A4C53
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#951316
Mojave Silver Metallic
#757577
Lunar Blue Metallic
#1E3459
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Cirrus Silver Metallic
#A7AAB3
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Selenite Grey Metallic
#525659
Black
#000000
Polar White
#D1D5CB
Color: 
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Exterior in custum colour, metallic
#F3F3F3
Mahogany Metallic
#330000
Exterior in custum colour, non-metallic
#F3F3F3
Black
#000000
Volcano Gray Metalllic
#252625
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
White
#EFEFEF
Mamba Green Metallic
#408848
Carrara White Metallic
#EFF5F9
Dolomite Silver Metallic
#C3CDD3
Night Blue Metallic
#1D2738
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#000000

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

For 2021, Mercedes gifts the GLC lineup with more standard features and more standalone options. A passive hands-free entry as well as a self-parking function and rear cross-traffic alert are now included on every model. Automatic high-beam assist and a 360-degree camera system are now available separately on a GLC300 without being bundled as part of a package.

Pros
Quiet and refined,
gorgeous and spacious interior,
more space inside than a C-Class.

Cons
Lacks driving verve,
limited cargo space,
most driver assists aren't standard should you want them.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

Pros
Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior
Good rear seat room
Good active safety features

Cons
Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class's #3 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a score of 8.2 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Potent engine lineup
Posh, comfortable interior
Surefooted handling
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Coupe models have cramped rear seats and cargo area
Higher starting price than many rivals

By: 
usnews.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Responsive steering and lithe handling
Upscale interior
Excellent predicted reliability rating
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Below-average fuel economy
High base price for the class
Tight rear seats and undersized cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual. Turbo and GTS return to the lineup with revised engines, more power.Offers optional upgrade to tungsten carbide-coated brakes.

Pros
Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice
Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class
Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride
Easy to customize thanks to a long list of individual options

Cons
Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors
Options and packages boost the price quickly
Four-cylinder engine is much thirstier than those in rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

The GTS returns to the lineup for 2020. Its twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 makes 375 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Apple CarPlay, available as part of the Premium package or as a standalone option, gains wireless connectivity, while wireless device charging has been added to the designated Smartphone Compartment option.

Pros
Properly quick,
stylish exterior,
exceptional poise on the road.

Cons
Low-rent interior in standard form,
cramped rear seat,
small cargo hold.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined - 19
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.90L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
383ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
255hp
at 5 800rpm
375hp
at 5 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
39.30Feet

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: 
yes
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, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.30in
184.50in
Width: 
74.80in
76.20in
Height: 
64.70in
63.30in
Ground Clearance: 
5.00in
7.40in
Front Track: 
63.80in
64.90in
Rear Track: 
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
113.10in
110.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
37.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.50cu.ft
52.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
4409lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
19.40cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
29.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3977.00lbs
4370.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather/Alcantara
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Fully independent double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Self-tracking trapezoidal-link suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
wireless charging
Memory Card Slot
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
10 Total Speakers
USB Connection
150 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 8.0 In.
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Run Flat Tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

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
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
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: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp

Options

Packages: 
AMG® Line
Driver Assistance Package
Exterior Lighting Package
Premium Package
Multimedia Package
AMG® Line W/Night Package
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
19" 10-Spoke Wheels
19" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents
Illuminated Star
Spare Tire
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards
Trailer Hitch
Rear Chrome Trim
20" Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
20" AMG® Multispoke Wheels W/Black Accents
Surround View System
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
LED Logo Projectors
19" 5-Spoke Wheels
Body-Color Roof Spoiler
20" AMG® Y 5-Spoke Staggered Wheels
18" 5-Spoke Wheels
19" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Wheel Locks
Heat And Noise-Insulating Front Side Glass
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
20" AMG® Multispoke Wheels
Front Chrome Trim
Carbon-Style Mirror Housings
19" 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents
Panorama Roof
Model Designation On Side Blades In Black
SportDesign Package In High Gloss Black
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
21" Sport Classic Wheels
Panoramic Roof System
Model Designation On Side Blades In Red
Porsche Entry & Drive
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
Model Designation On Side Blades In Silver
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Side Blades In Exterior Color
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
SportDesign Side Mirrors
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
Model Designation On Side Blades In Aurum
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
Ventilated Front Seats
MBUX Interior Assistant
Burmester Surround Sound System
12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Display
Heated Steering Wheel
Inductive Wireless Charging And NFC Pairing
3-Position Memory For Passenger Seat
Dashcam
Heated Rear Seats
Sun Visors In Leather
Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Smartphone Compartment
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Smoking Package
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Heated Windshield
Cargo Management System
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Bose Surround Sound System
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Fire Extinguisher
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Steering Wheel Heating
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Roof Lining In Alcantara
Apple CarPlay W/Siri
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Seat Belts In Espresso
Ionizer
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Seat Console In Leather
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Dials In White
14-Way Power Seats W/Memory Package
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
#000000
Magma Grey/Black, leather
#50535B
Magma Grey/Black, leatherette
#50535B
Silk Beige/Black, leather
#B3A29F
AMG Line Saddle Brown, leather
#7D554A
AMG Line Cranberry Red/Black, leatherette
#843A3D
AMG Black MB-Tex, leatherette
#10131B
AMG Saddle Brown MB-Tex, leatherette
#7D554A
Silk Beige Black, leatherette
#B3A29F
Designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Nappa, premium leather
#C1C4C6
AMG Line Cranberry Red/Black, leather
#843A3D
AMG Line Black, leather
#10131B
AMG Line Black, leatherette
#10131B
AMG Line Saddle Brown, leather
#7D554A
Color: 
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black, leather
#000000
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#993333
Agate Grey, leather
#333333
Black/Mojave Beige, leather
#C3A886
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
#333333
Espresso, premium leather
#FFFFFF