2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Porsche Macan

Start Your Engines

Both the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC and the 2021 Porsche Macan promise powerful performance to inspire and excite. Both of these industry titans can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in around six seconds with their base engines.

At first glance, the 2021 Porsche Macan offers more maximum capability with its base engine: 261 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque compared to the 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque from the turbo 2021 GLC engine. However, while the Porsche Macan only offers one engine option, you have multiple options to pump up your power with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC:

• 2.0L inline 4-cylinder: Up to 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque
• AMG®-enhanced 3.0L V6: Up to 385 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque
• Handcrafted AMG® 4.0L V8: Up to 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque
• Handcrafted AMG® 4.0L V8 Biturbo: Up to 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque (available in coupe only)

With these additional engine options, your acceleration will also improve drastically-you'll be able to go from 0 to 60 MPH in less than four seconds with the V8 engines. Ultimately, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers drivers choices the Porsche Macan doesn't have, so you can craft your vehicle for the ride of your life.

Carrying Your Cargo

When you're going on a long car ride to Grandma and Grandpa's house or headed for a family beach holiday, you'll need plenty of space to hold everyone's personal items. Comparing the cargo volume in these two on-road assistants, there is a clear difference between their carrying capacity:

With the superior cargo room of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC, you'll have the space to take everything you need knowing that your SUV will support you. So pack all those gifts you bought for your best friend's birthday party or that extra carry-on before you leave to catch your flight!

You'll have plenty of room, so nothing has to be left behind.   

Safe, Secure, Splendid

If you want an SUV that will be your personal bodyguard, both of these vehicles have impressive standard safety features for your protection. Both come standard with a parking assist system and rearview camera so you can confidently pull into that tight spot during your next trip to the mall or the gym.

However, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC includes a much larger list of safety features for your daily drives, including:

• Blind Spot Assist
• Speed Limit Assist
• Active Brake Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST®

Feeling drowsy while driving home from a night out on the town? The ATTENTION ASSIST®

System will alert you when it senses your focus waning. Or, maybe another driver is creeping into your blind spot? Your vehicle will alert you if it's not safe to change lanes. This is just the beginning of how this SUV will faithfully serve you on the roads.

So, who is the ultimate winner in this battle of the titans?