Poll: Lexus NX or Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Compact luxury-crossovers are BIG business these days and two of the movers and shakers in this fast-growing segment are the Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
But which of these machines would YOU rather own? Well, you can compare them directly right here, but here’s a quick breakdown of what they have to offer.
The Lexus rolls along on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and features a 2.0-liter turobcharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 235 horses and 258 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties and can route torque to either the front wheels or all four corners.
In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz GLC features a wheelbase of 113.1. Like its Japanese rival, this German thoroughbred also features a 2.0-liter turbo under its hood. Mercedes’ engineering squeezes 241 horsepower out of this displacement along with 271 units of twist. One-upping the Lexus, or rather three-upping it, the GLC features a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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I wanted a small prestige suv at a good price that would do the job of a family cruiser that's easy to live with , good equipment, good space, very comfortable and with the best reputation for quality and longevity. I love the look of the Merc but in the tin the Lex is growing on me and because this car has to last 10 years I opted for the Lex.....it is outstanding. (Oh and I drive a Toyota 86 for fun)...and in my part of the world the Lex was much cheaper with the things I value...cross country is the lowest priority. Never been a badge snob and I suspect like most Lexus owners I will appreciate the decision as the years go by.