Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Volkswagen Touareg

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

3.6L V6 Gas

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 36 MPG

Hwy: 35 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.1 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

8 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

3.6L V6 Gas

Horsepower

315 hp @ 5000 rpm

186 hp @ 6000 rpm

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

516 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm

175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,555 lbs

4,330 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

7,716 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

N/A

36 MPG

19 MPG

City

N/A

36 MPG

17 MPG

Highway

N/A

35 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

N/A

5.0 Tons/yr

9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

17.1 gallons

26.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

N/A

615.6 miles

448.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

N/A

598.5 miles

607.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

183.3 in

194.9 in

N/A

Height

65.5 in

68.1 in

68.2 in

Max Width

74.4 in

76 in

76.4 in

Front Width

63.5 in

65.3 in

65.2 in

Rear Width

63.2 in

65.4 in

66 in

Wheelbase

113.1 in

112.2 in

113.9 in

Ground Clearance

5.9 in

8 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

8 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.8 in

42 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

41.9 in

41.2 in

39.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.3 in

59 in

59.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

57.2 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

37.3 in

41 in

36.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

39.4 in

38.9 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

58.7 in

56.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

57 in

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

27.7 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

N/A

36.1 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

55 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

N/A

45.6 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

56.5 ft³

84.3 ft³

64 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

19.4 ft³

48.4 ft³

32.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

19.4 ft³

16 ft³

32.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.7 ft

37.4 ft

39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Strut

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P235/60HR18

P235/65VR18

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire

P235/60HR18

P235/65VR18

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Black
Polar White

Blizzard Pearl
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Moon Dust
Opulent Amber
Ruby Flare Pearl

Black Oak Brown Metallic
Canyon Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Deep Red Metallic
Moonlight Blue Pearl
Pure White
Reef Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Sand Gold Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Selenite Grey Magno

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
designo Platinum White, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Optional Interior Materials

Black, Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Optional

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Optional

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Rear A/C

Optional

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

10 Years / 100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

N/A

Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary