2024 Ford Edge vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Edge

2024 Ford
Edge

MSRP*: $38,465 to $47,205
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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MPG - City 19 - 21 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 73.4 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 335-hp, 2.7-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 All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 250 - 335 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 188.8 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 75.9 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.6 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.3 in
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 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 Ford Edge than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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

Handling
The Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Edge and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. With the Ford Edge, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.