Mercedes-Benz E 300 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Suv · Gasoline

vs

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Car A

Mercedes-Benz E 300

The Mercedes-Benz E 300 suits growing families and road trips, pairing a reliability and safety focus with brisk petrol performance. Five seats and a 540 L trunk add usability, while urban efficiency and price may be sticking points.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.7 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

A well-rounded 5-seat AWD model with strong power, reassuring safety signals, and space for family trips. Efficiency and ultimate cargo capacity aren’t standouts, but it offers good value in its segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 75 / 74

City 29 / 42

Budget / value 50 / 53

Road trip 65 / 62

Performance 28 / 34

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 54 / 52

Premium 59 / 51

Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Reliability and safety are key strengths in this model’s profile.
Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family duties and longer journeys.
0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident highway merging and overtakes.
Good value in its segment for a premium petrol car with this level of pace.
8.7 L/100 km combined consumption can add up in city traffic.
Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want more edge.
Approx. 60,000 pricing sits firmly in the premium bracket.
Best fit is highway and family use rather than dense city commuting.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 258 hp make passing easy.
AWD builds confidence for winter and mixed-road trips.
Family-friendly space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk handle daily gear.
Positive safety signals and good value in its segment.
550 L cargo is adequate but not ideal if you prioritize maximum hauling.
Combined consumption of 8.9 L/100 km may be high versus hybrids or smaller cars.
Signals indicate it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
A price of 49,000 may exceed tight budgets.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz E 300 uses 8.7 L/100km vs 8.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC if…

All-wheel drive

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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