Comparison - Porsche Macan GTS 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLC-class plug-in hybrid 2023

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Porsche Macan GTS 2021

General

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Make: 
Porsche
Mercedes-Benz
Model: 
Macan
GLC-Class
Average Price: 
$
72,100
Updated: 
19 Feb 2020
$
49,100
Updated: 
12 Jun 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.80gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Mahogany Metallic
#330000
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
Color: 
Black
#2B2D31
#EFEEF1
#5C5C5E
#909090
#24426A
#ADB0B7
#4A88C0
#454B4F
#952D2E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 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 42 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Exceptional handling and ride
Muscular engine lineup
Quality cabin materials
Intuitive touch screen

Cons
High base price for the class
Snug rear seats and undersized cargo area

By: 
usnews.com

For 2021, Wireless Apple CarPlay is now standard.

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 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

A natural athlete, the Porsche Macan is the standard-bearer for sporty small SUVs and it’s priced to match

Pros
Great handling
Fantastic ride
Powerful V-6 engines
Quality feel inside and out
Tons of options

Cons
Expensive with options
Cramped rear quarters
Button overload inside
Base engine doesn’t match expectations
Light on standard safety gear

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Smooth-running powertrain,
deluxe interior,
expensive looks match its starting price.

Cons
Not as athletic as its rivals,
steering could be more tactile,
infotainment interface isn't as intuitive as we'd like.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Connected steering with just the right amount of weight
Quiet and comfortable with excellent ride quality
Mild hybrid system improves responsiveness and efficiency
Interior build quality and materials are exceptional

Cons
Wireless charging pad is hard to reach
Where are the ventilated seats?
Plug-in model not available yet
Multimedia system can be complicated to use

By: 
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Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined - 19
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
22.00mpg
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.90L
2.00L
Torque: 
383ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
375hp
at 5 200rpm
255hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.30Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
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
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
184.50in
185.70in
Width: 
76.20in
81.70in
Height: 
63.30in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.40in
Front Track: 
64.90in
Rear Track: 
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
110.60in
113.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.70
Front Leg Room: 
40.70in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
52.90cu.ft
59.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4409lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
21.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4370.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
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
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding center armrest

Suspension

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
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
11.9" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 10.0 In.
18 x 8.0
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
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
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
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: 
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
Adaptive Headlights
4-Wheel ABS
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system

Options

Packages: 
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
21" Sport Classic Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
Panoramic Roof System
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
Model Designation On Doors In Silver
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Side Blades In Exterior Color
Model Designation On Doors In Red
Model Designation On Doors In Aurum
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
SportDesign Side Mirrors
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
SportDesign Package In High Gloss Black
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Porsche Entry & Drive
Interior Options: 
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Ionizer
Fire Extinguisher
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Smoking Package
Heated Windshield
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
14-Way Power Seats W/Memory Package
Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Seat Console In Leather
Sun Visors In Leather
Interior Trim In Deviated Leather
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Air Vent Slats In Leather
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Seat Belts In Espresso
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Instrument Dials In White
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Roof Lining In Alcantara
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Interior Trim In Dark Walnut
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Bose Surround Sound System
Steering Wheel Heating
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Smartphone Compartment
Cargo Management System
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Air Vent Slats Painted
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Seat Belts In Chalk
Central Tachometer In Carmine Red
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
#000000
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red, leather/sueded microfiber
#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
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