2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.6 - 56.3 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,291 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.7 - 187.5 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan ARIYA than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan ARIYA will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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). The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan ARIYA.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is a little wider than the Nissan ARIYA, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan ARIYA.

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

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan ARIYA.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and the Nissan ARIYA. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has less cargo space than the Nissan ARIYA, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.