2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2024 Nissan Z Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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2024 Nissan
Z

MSRP*: $42,970 to $65,750
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MPG - City 24 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Cargo Space 52.6 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 400 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 187.5 in 172.4 - 173.2 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 72.6 - 73.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear info not available
Head Room Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear info not available

*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
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, drivers may find the Nissan Z a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Z, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Z.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is significantly less powerful than the Nissan Z. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

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

Utility
People who frequently chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 more than the Nissan Z, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.