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2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 81.6, on fuel & range.

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2027 Kia Sportage

The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLC300, is EPA-rat…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Kia Sportage

Clear win

The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 81.6, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 Kia Sportage leads by 43
Category · weight2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classoverall 81.62027 Kia Sportageoverall 100
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 357100
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall81.6100

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: model-level data · Kia Sportage: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Kia Sportage

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassKia Sportage
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVPHEV, HEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedGLC300Sportage Hybrid FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2741
EPA annual fuel cost$2,850$1,500
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class or the 2027 Kia Sportage?

The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 81.6, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 100 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 81.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class or the 2027 Kia Sportage?

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.