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2022 Mercedes-Benz
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2021 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 49.4 - 56.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine | 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
| Transmission | 9-Speed A/T | 8-Speed A/T |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.3 - 186.3 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 41.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in |
| Overall Safety Rating** | Info not available |
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| Frontal Crash Rating** | Info not available |
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| Side Crash Rating** | Info not available |
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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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.