2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 81.6, on fuel & range.
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…
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…
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 81.6, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classoverall 81.6 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 57 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 81.6 | 100 |
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: model-level data · Kia Sportage: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sportage
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GLC300 | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 27 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $1,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 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.