Comparing the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC to the Competition
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has a remarkable legacy of enduring, luxurious SUVs with advanced technology and premium features. The GLC stands out among its competitors with its exceptional performance and comfort. But it makes sense to see the differences in tangible terms so here's a comparison of the 2025 MercedesBenz GLC vs. the 2025 Lincoln Corsair, the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5. Ultimately, you'll see why the new Mercedes-Benz GLC is the superior choice and worth a test drive at Calstar Motors in Glendale, CA.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lincoln Corsair
The Mercedes-Benz GLC and Lincoln Corsair both offer luxury in a small, easy-to-maneuver frame. Still, the Lincoln Corsair can't quite keep up with the newly reimagined Mercedes-Benz GLC. When you want a small luxury SUV that features an elegant interior with excellent driving feel, the Mercedes-Benz GLC elevates your drive and outshines the Corsair.
Interior Design
The Mercedes-Benz GLC features a truly phenomenal cabin with plenty of premium, high-quality materials throughout to make every moment you spend behind the wheel all the more enjoyable. Fantastic build quality and top-notch materials also serve to highlight the Lincoln Corsair's less-refined cabin, which features several hard plastic interior panels.
Engine Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLC comes with a turbocharged 2.0L engine that can produce up to 258 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The Lincoln Corsair lags a bit with a turbocharged 2.0L engine that can offer up to 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, making the Mercedes-Benz GLC the stronger option right out of the gate.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3
How does the Mercedes-Benz GLC compare to the BMW X3? The Mercedes-Benz GLC offers an excellent driving experience, a wealth of updated technology, and an eye-catching interior to make it stand out from BMW's small luxury SUV.
Technology
Mercedes-Benz is often the one to beat when it comes to interior tech, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC is no exception. The Mercedes-Benz GLC offers a wealth of technology, including an onboard navigation system, refined wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plentiful USB ports, and a large touchscreen that supports a 15-app layout to help cut back on the need to swipe through screens. The BMW X3 offers its fair share of tech features, but the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers an easier, more refined experience that lends itself to a more fulfilling drive through the user-friendly MBUX interface.
Fuel Economy
The Mercedes-Benz GLC features above-average fuel economy that allows it to go farther than the BMW X3 for less. If you're searching for a small luxury SUV that can go the distance and help you save some money in the process, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is dressed to impress.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5
Curious about how the Mercedes-Benz GLC compares to the Audi Q5? The Mercedes-Benz GLC surpasses its rival in driving comfort, technology, fuel economy, and more. See how the Mercedes-Benz GLC triumphs when you visit our dealership serving Los Angeles.
Driving Feel
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is poised to offer a sportier, smoother drive with a nine-speed shiftable automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz GLC also features a more powerful standard engine. With a seven-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a less robust standard engine, the Audi Q5 struggles to keep up.
Technology
The MBUX interface is but one of the many sophisticated tech features that the Mercedes-Benz GLC has to offer to ensure a connected, easygoing experience behind the wheel. The Audi Q5 can have a less user-friendly infotainment interface that can be distracting.
Comparing powertrain options
The Mercedes-Benz GLC surges into the lead by giving Los Angeles, CA buyers more powertrain options than competitors from Lincoln, BMW and Audi. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has a four-engine lineup that includes a proven 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder as well as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Meanwhile, the Audi Q5 is limited to a turbocharged four-cylinder and the Lincoln Corsair has only two powertrains. The BMW X3 also offers only two powertrains, both as mild hybrids but all three rivals fall short of the powertrain choices you get with the Mercedes-Benz GLC. You can shop for a Mercedes-Benz GLC from the comfort of home using our Calstar Express Sales system.
Comparing horsepower and torque
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC has another significant advantage in terms of its higher standard output. The GLC is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine that generates 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The 2025 Audi Q5 can't measure up with its 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that creates only 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The Lincoln Corsair does better than the Q5 but is behind the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Corsair operates with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The BMW X3 does match the horsepower and torque of the GLC but the GLC is faster, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 6.1 seconds vs. 6.4 seconds for the X3. Check our new vehicle financing incentives to see what offers we have available.
Comparing performance
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC surpasses competitors like the BMW X3 with its formidable hybrid powertrain, something that performance-minded Burbank, CA drivers will appreciate. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance has a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 hybrid that produces an incredible 671 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of nearly-instant torque. By comparison, the BMW X3 has a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid that delivers only 255 horsepower and the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 comes up short at just 393 horsepower. The Lincoln Corsair and the Audi Q5 are both well behind Mercedes-Benz in terms of performance, so once again, the Mercedes-Benz GLC emerges as the winner. Take advantage of our new vehicle promotions with attractive offers on select Mercedes-Benz models.
A comparison of technology
Mercedes-Benz is renowned for its state-of-the-art technology and the 2025 GLC is a shining example. This compact Mercedes-Benz model offers impressive digital displays, personalized features and artificial intelligence that give the GLC a major advantage over its competitors. The 2025 GLC has an expansive 11.9-inch portrait-style center display that's angled toward the driver. The Audi Q5 once again comes up short with an infotainment touch screen that measures only 10.1 inches and the BMW X3 is only slightly better at 10.25 inches, so neither competitor can match the GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC also lets La Crescenta-Montrose, CA drivers create a personal profile protected by a biometric fingerprint scan, a feature not available on the Lincoln Corsair, the X3 or the Audi Q5.
Experience the new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC in person
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