Honda Pilot vs Mercedes-Benz GLC300

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC300

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	GLC 300
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	10-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	mild hybrid
Model year	2026	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
MSRP	$42,195	$0 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	—
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,267 (best)	—
For sale now	9 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
Combined MPG	22 MPG	27 MPG (best)
City MPG	19 MPG	24 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	27 MPG	32 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	19 gal (best)	17 gal

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	255 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft	295 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
Seating	8 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	5,291 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,336 lbs	4,167 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	114 in (best)	113 in
Length	200.1 in (best)	186 in
Width	79 in (best)	76 in
Height	71 in (best)	65 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mercedes-Benz GLC300GLC 300
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda Pilot	Mercedes-Benz GLC300
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	GLC 300 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	GLC 300 $0 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	—
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	—
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	—
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	—
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	—
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	—
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	—