2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback edges it, 100 to 94.5, on fuel & range.
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 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
2027 Subaru Outback
Slight edgeThe Subaru Outback edges it, 100 to 94.5, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classoverall 94.5 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 87.1 | 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 | 94.5 | 100 |
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: model-level data · Subaru Outback: 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.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GLC300 | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 27 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $2,300 |
| 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 Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback edges it, 100 to 94.5, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Subaru Outback scores 100 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 94.5. 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 Subaru Outback?
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Outback: 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.