2023 Genesis GV70 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | NewCars.com

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2023 Genesis GV70 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2023 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $43,150 to $55,250
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $43,850 to $52,500
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 27 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 49.4 - 56.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 183.3 - 186.3 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 74.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 38.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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
The Genesis GV70 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Genesis GV70 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
The Genesis GV70 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 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 Genesis GV70 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Genesis GV70 will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Genesis GV70 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Genesis GV70 as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.