2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | NewCars.com

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2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2022 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited

MSRP*: $34,045 to $79,595
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $54,700
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MPG - City 13 - 21 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 67.4 - 72.4 ft3 49.4 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 186.3 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 74.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.2 - 38.3 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. With the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.