2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs 2023 Lexus GX
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MSRP$58,875 | MSRP$47,450 |
Listings11 | Listings74 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryThanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. | |
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reviews SummaryWe reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
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Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight5126 lbs | Curb Weight4167 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height64.6 in |
Length192.1 in | Length185.7 in |
Width74.2 in | Width81.7 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase113.1 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1256 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,875 | $47,450 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Thanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. | We reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5126 lbs | 4167 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 81.7 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1256 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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