2023 FIAT 500X vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Review

Picture of the 2023 FIAT 500X

2023 FIAT
500X

MSRP*: $30,245 to $33,275
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 350e

MSRP*: $59,900
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MPG - City 24 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 39.8 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 313-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 313 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 167.2 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the FIAT 500X than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The FIAT 500X will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the FIAT 500X is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Handling
The FIAT 500X has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e is clearly the choice over the FIAT 500X for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the FIAT 500X has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the FIAT 500X does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.