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2021 Buick
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2021 Mercedes-Benz
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| Invoice* | $38,446 to $53,710 | $40,608 to $48,551 |
| MPG - City | 17 - 18 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 26 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
| Engine | V-6 | Inline-4 |
| Transmission | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel, Front-wheel | All-wheel, Rear-wheel |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 255 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 204.3 in | 183.3 - 186.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.8 in | 74.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.9 in |
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.9 in |
Front 38.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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| Side Crash Rating** |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Buick Enclave than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
The Buick Enclave will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Buick Enclave is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Buick Enclave is much higher than that for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Enclave is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Buick Enclave, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Handling
The Buick Enclave has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Buick Enclave is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads.
The Buick Enclave has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Enclave and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Buick Enclave offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Buick Enclave, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Buick Enclave is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.