2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Today we are comparing two classic Mercedes-Benz SUVs. The title of this page gives you a general idea of what to expect, but let’s get more specific. We’re going to be comparing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 SUV to the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV, not the 4MATIC model. Keep reading below to learn about these two models and how they compare. You can find Mercedes-Benz SUVs here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. 

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC specifications

Here’s a quick look at some differences between these two models. We’ll go over some similarities below. If you’re choosing between these two models, these differences will be your key starting point. 

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC similarities

Now that you can clearly see how these two vehicles differ, namely in performance, let’s look at similarities. Both of these vehicles are styled the same, with minor cosmetic changes to distinguish them, such as different standard wheels. Overall though, they look the same. They are both small SUVs with seating for up to five passengers, making them great for the average family. They also have the same towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, which means that they can tow the most common items that people want to tow, such as boats or trailers for recreational activities.  

Since they are two trim levels of the same model, they are basically the same size as well. They do have some differences in dimensions, exampled by the cargo volume in the chart above. Mostly though, they are the same, both having 17.4 gallons of fuel capacity, for instance. 

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC  

 

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 

 

$59,900 

Starting MSRP  

$43,850 

17.6 to 40.6 cubic feet 

Cargo volume 

19.4 to 56.5 cubic feet 

AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed 

Transmission type 

9G-TRONIC 9-speed 

18 mpg 

City fuel economy 

22 mpg 

25 mpg 

Highway fuel economy  

27 mpg 

4.7 seconds 

Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph 

6.3 seconds 

385  

Horsepower  

255 

384 pound-feet 

Torque  

273 pound-feet 

AMG-enhanced 3 L V6 biturbo 

Engine type  

2 L inline-4 turbo 

20-inch AMG Y 5-spoke  

Standard wheels 

18-inch split 5-spoke