2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2025 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $49,250 to $51,250
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan ARIYA

2025 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,770 to $54,370
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 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 4,409 - 5,291 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.7 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 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
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has a little more 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.