2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,070 to $53,545
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 52.6 - 56.3 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,291 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.7 - 187.5 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.