The idea that a small vehicle has to be a compromise on the comfort or convenience front ha been stopped dead in its tracks by vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Providing drivers with all of the luxury and performance they’re used to in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers rugged and robust capability and performance for drivers who want something agile and parkable.
Up against the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC today, is the 2019 Lexus NX compact SUV. As Toyota’s luxury badge, Lexus offers an improved style and performance options over the mass-market range. Are these slight improvements enough to challenge the GLC for its crown, however? Let’s find out.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 |
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2019 Lexus NX 300 |
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2.0-liter turbo (241 horsepower) |
Standard engine (horsepower) | 2.0-liter turbo (235 horsepower) |
RWD, 4MATIC® all-wheel drive |
Drive layout | FWD, AWD |
9G-TRONIC® 9-Speed Automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
113.1 inches | Wheelbase | 104.7 inches |
3,500 lbs. | Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs. |
37.3 inches | Rear legroom | 36.1 inches |
56.6 cubic feet | Cargo volume | 54.6 cubic feet |
Standard | Heated front seats | Available |
Driver and passenger | Lumbar support | Driver only |
18-inch alloy | Standard wheels | 17-inch alloy |
Standard | Power liftgate | Not available |
$40.700 | MSRP | $36,485 |
As you can see in the above chart, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 offers a much stronger value proposition over the 2019 Lexus NX 300. Despite both vehicles having a similar powertrain, the GLC manages more horsepower and nearly double the towing capability of the 2019 Lexus NX.
Driver and passenger comfort are a central focus in the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC. This is evident by the standard seat heating, standard lumbar support for both driver and passenger, enhanced rear legroom and 40-20-40 folding rear seats.
Engineering also lends its hand to make the GLC the more comfortable of the two thanks to a wheelbase that is nearly 10 inches longer than that of the Lexus NX and a more luxurious and smooth-shifting transmission.
At Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, we offer the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 with an award-winning dealership experience, excellent pricing and a convenient location for pickup.