2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e vs. 2025 MINI Countryman Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 350e

MSRP*: $59,900
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Picture of the 2025 MINI Countryman

2025 MINI
Countryman

MSRP*: $38,900 to $46,900
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MPG - City Info not available 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 56.2 ft3
Engine
  • 313-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 308-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 313 hp 241 - 312 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 185.7 in 174.5 - 175.1 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 40.4 in
Rear 35.1 - 37.0 in
Head Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 37.4 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 MINI Countryman than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, due to its greater head- and legroom. The MINI Countryman 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 350e.

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 350e will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the MINI Countryman, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e is much wider than the MINI Countryman, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the MINI Countryman.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e has the same turning radius as the MINI Countryman, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e and the MINI Countryman.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the MINI Countryman.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e and the MINI Countryman. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e as you will in the MINI Countryman.