2025 Ford Mustang vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Mustang

2025 Ford
Mustang

MSRP*: $31,920 to $63,080
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 15 - 21 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 ft3
Engine
  • 315-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 480-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 500-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 315 - 500 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.4 - 189.7 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 75.4 - 76.1 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 29.0 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 34.8 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
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Ford Mustang, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Mustang will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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). Based on MSRP, the Ford Mustang is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Mustang has a much more powerful engine than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Ford Mustang does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Ford Mustang has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.