The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 45,800

€ 45,700

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The GLC 250 is 5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the GLK 300.
GLC 250
GLK 300
64.5
74.4
82.5
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
64.5 in
Height
66.5 in
113.1
183.3
108.5
178.3
183.3 in
Length
178.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
GLC 250
GLK 300
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %

General
GLC 250
GLK 300
X253
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLC 250
GLK 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 274.920
Engine Code
M 272.948


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLC 250
208 hp
228 hp
GLK 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
GLK 300
Performance
GLC 250
GLK 300
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

GLC 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

GLK 300
▶ REPLAY
18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
GLC 250
18.39 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLC 250
GLK 300
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
GLC 250
36 mpg
23 mpg
GLK 300
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
402 mi
GLC 250
631 mi
402 mi
GLK 300
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.3 kWh
GLC 250
123.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
GLK 300
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLC 250
GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft