If you’re interested in driving a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle, you have excellent taste. Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs are the pinnacle of luxury, with refined interiors and world-class performance. We also lead the industry in automotive safety and infotainment technology. Knauz Continental Autos has a wide selection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for sale or lease in Lake Bluff, IL. We offer the following comparison of two of our most popular models – the new Mercedes-Benz GLC and the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class – to help you decide which luxury vehicle is best for you.
Interior
Design and Materials
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is a small luxury SUV with an opulent cabin that’s awash in top-notch materials like genuine leather, wood, and aluminum. Gurnee, IL drivers will appreciate the GLC’s cat-quiet interior, which is solidly built and well-insulated.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large luxury car with a spacious, lavish interior. High-end materials abound, including authentic leather upholstery, wood trim, and metal accents. People in Lake Forest, IL will appreciate its airy, well-crafted cockpit, which comes standard with a panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting.
Passenger Space and Comfort
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC has supportive, nicely contoured front seats that are power-adjustable to get the right fit. It has 40.7 inches of front legroom and 37.4 inches of legroom in the back.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class also has plush, well-cushioned seats. It treats Libertyville, IL drivers to 41 inches of front legroom. Backseat passengers enjoy 43.8 inches of space to stretch out their legs.
Cargo Space
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC has plenty of room to stow items you bought at Southport Plaza in Kenosha, WI. It has 21.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats and 56.3 cubic feet with these seats folded.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class’s trunk has up to 13.8 cubic feet of space, depending on the model.
Tech Features
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and an 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the center of the dashboard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with wireless device charging come standard in the GLC.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an even bigger 12.8-inch touchscreen. The S-Class’s infotainment system also comes standard with navigation, so you won’t lose your way in Lake Bluff, IL.
Performance
Acceleration
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC comes with a turbocharged mild-hybrid powertrain that generates 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It can bolt from 0 to 60 mph in just over six seconds.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has more than enough get-up-and-go for passing other cars in Gurnee, IL. Its standard turbocharged 429-horsepower six-cylinder engine produces 384 pound-feet of torque. An optional twin-turbocharged V8 motor enables the S-Class to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around four and a half seconds.
Ride Quality
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC comes with a four-wheel multilink suspension that can soak up rough pavement in a cushioned and relaxing manner.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes standard with an adaptive air suspension for a silky-smooth ride on bumpy streets in Lake Forest, IL.
Price
While both the new Mercedes-Benz GLC and the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class are elite luxury vehicles, the GLC’s base trim costs over $60,000 less than the S-Class’s entry-level model.
Test Drive Your Favorite Mercedes-Benz Luxury Vehicle at Knauz Continental Autos
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC and the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class are elegant vehicles with sumptuous cabin materials and energetic performance. Test drive one or both of them at Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL today.
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