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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size luxury SUV with room for up to seven in any configuration. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC, while spacious in its own right, is a compact SUV with room for five. This means that any driver comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. GLC is looking at two very different vehicles, and we’ll show you exactly what sets them apart.

Pricing and Trims: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. GLC

Although the difference in capacity is significant, the biggest difference in this Mercedes-Benz SUV comparison actually has to do with pricing. Simply put, you could purchase the range-topping GLC trim level for about the same as you’d pay for the base-model GLS. Take a look at both lineups here:

Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels

• GLS 450 SUV – Starting at $75,950 MSRP*
• GLS 580 SUV – Starting at $98,800 MSRP*
• AMG® GLS 63 SUV – $132,100 MSRP*

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Trim Levels

• GLC 300 SUV – $42,500 MSRP*
• GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV – $44,500 MSRP*
• GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV – $51,900 MSRP*
• AMG® GLC 43 SUV – $59,500 MSRP*
• AMG® GLC 63 SUV – $73,750 MSRP*

If you’re searching for a luxurious SUV with room for seven, and you’d like access to the most exciting features that a Mercedes-Benz SUV has to offer, then you’ll definitely be more satisfied by one of the upper-level GLS trims. However, if all you’re searching for is a well-appointed and capable five-passenger model, a fully-upgraded GLC delivers more for less, and could feel like a much better fit. Hoping to secure an even better price? You’ll love what you find in our used Mercedes-Benz SUV inventory.

Seating and Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. GLC

Given the difference in segment, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a closer look at each Mercedes-Benz SUV’s dimensions.  Whether you opt for the seven or six-passenger GLS configuration, you’ll find that it offers more space in the areas that tend to be most important for East Greenwich and Cranston families:

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity: 7, or 6 with second-row executive seating
• Headroom: 39.4 inches (1st), 40.2 inches (2nd)
• Legroom: 40.3 inches (1st), 41.9 inches (2nd), 34.6 inches (3rd)
• Cargo Capacity: 17.4 cubic feet (behind third row), 84.7 cubic feet (behind 1st row)
• Total Exterior Length: 205.0 inches

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Headroom: 37.8 inches (1st), 38.5 inches (2nd)
• Legroom: 40.8 inches (1st), 37.3 inches (2nd)
• Cargo Capacity: 19.4 cubic feet (behind 2nd row), 56.5 cubic feet (behind 1st row)
• Total Exterior Length: 183.3 inches

If you find that space is always at a premium when you’re parking in Providence or Warwick, you might prefer the shorter GLC.

See the GLS and the GLC in Person at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick!

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