2025 Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison with Price, Specs, & Photos

The Porsche Macan attracts a lot of attention, not just for its good looks, luxurious interior, or impressive performance, but for being the total package that offers all of these qualities at once. That isn’t an easy thing to accomplish, but that doesn’t keep competing automakers from trying. One of the more popular competing brands is Mercedes-Benz, which has an SUV that’s nearly identical in size to the Macan, the GLC. That makes it the perfect SUV to illustrate what makes the Macan so special.
Porsche Macan VS Mercedes-Benz GLC
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2025 Porsche Macan |
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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC |
$62,900 | MSRP* | $51,250 |
261 ✓ | Horsepower | 255 |
Optional ✓ | Adaptive Suspension | Not Available |
4,409 pounds ✓ | Towing Capacity | 3,500 pounds |
Standard ✓ | Integrated Navigation | Optional |
Standard ✓ | Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional |
Leather ✓ | Upholstery | Leatherette |
19 inches ✓ | Wheels | 18 inches |
19 ✓ | Wheel Options | 10 |
12 months / 10,000 miles ✓ | Included Maintenance | None |
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Both the Macan and the GLC 300 come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Porsche makes slightly more horsepower, and is about 150 pounds lighter, although straight-line performance is still pretty similar. But take both vehicles on a twisty country road and you’ll definitely start to notice some real differences, especially if you opt for the adaptive suspension on the Macan – called Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which enhances both performance and comfort by continuously adjusting the damping force on each wheel based on road conditions and driving mode – something Mercedes doesn’t even offer as an option on the GLC.
Additionally, the Macan has a much higher towing capacity, despite the similar power output. This should give you some insight into the fact that Porsche knows that day-to-day usability of this SUV is every bit as important as 0 to 60 times and lateral G-forces on the track.
You might have noticed that the GLC starts at a lower price, and this might make it seem like a better deal, but it’s not quite that simple. Many of the features that are standard on the Macan only come as extra cost options on the GLC, like integrated navigation, adaptive cruise control, and a huge list of electronic driver assistance options. You also get genuine leather upholstery inside the Macan, a definite advantage over the leatherette in the GLC. The Macan comes with bigger wheels, and although you can always select a different set for the GLC, the available wheel choices are much less numerous than what Porsche offers.
The abundance of choices is really what sets the Porsche Macan apart, as Mercedes doesn’t let you choose the color of the seat stitching, or the seat belts, or the door sill guards. And honestly, there’s even more features where Porsche gives you choices and Mercedes doesn’t, demonstrating that for those who want a unique vehicle, the Macan is the better “choice” by a wide margin. Lastly, Porsche includes routine maintenance for the first year or 10,000 miles that you own your Macan, whereas Mercedes-Benz offers no such thing.

Winner – Porsche Macan
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is fine if all you’re looking for is the ordinary, a luxury SUV that checks all of the right boxes, but doesn’t exceed expectations in any way. The Macan is what you go for when you want something extraordinary. Better performance, better equipment, and the ability to easily dial in on your exact tastes all make for an experience that is immediately distinct from the rest of the vehicles in its segment. Let us help you experience everything that makes the Macan an entirely unique experience at Blue Grass Motorsports.
* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.