Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mitsubishi Outlander, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mitsubishi Outlander
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 88 configurations
2016–2027
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 27 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 32 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,200 ✓ | $2,600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 97 g/mi | 84 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AV-S8) | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd, Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 88 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Outlander vs GLC-Class: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mitsubishi Outlander or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mitsubishi Outlander, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander runs about $2,200 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,600 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class — a difference of roughly $400 per year.
What engines do the Outlander and GLC-Class offer?
Mitsubishi Outlander: 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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