2025 Cadillac XT6 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2025 Cadillac
XT6

MSRP*: $49,195 to $60,695
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $49,250 to $51,250
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MPG - City 18 - 21 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 78.7 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 - 4,000 lbs 4,409 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 198.5 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 77.3 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.1 in
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Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.6 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 Cadillac XT6 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Cadillac XT6 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
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Cadillac XT6, making it more convenient to drive.

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). The Cadillac XT6 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT6 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac XT6, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Cadillac XT6 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT6 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT6 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Cadillac XT6 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Cadillac XT6 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac XT6, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.