2024 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Pilot

2024 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $37,090 to $52,480
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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 18 - 19 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-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 285 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Pilot than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Honda Pilot 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
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Honda Pilot, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot, 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 Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.