They say ‘you can’t have it all,’ but that is not exactly true in the auto world. If you’re looking for an SUV that offers a desirable blend of luxury while still doling out incredible performance, the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC lease deal and the 2022 Porsche Macan lease deal are your best bet.
The Mercedes and Porsche has always sat at the upper ladders of German motoring. These two brands are renowned for offering the perfect blend of luxurious cabin and peppy acceleration. While the Porsche Macan is more on the sporty side of things, delivering gusto powertrains, sporty looks, and agile handling. The Mercedes GLC is inclined on the luxury side, offering one of the most luxurious SUVs in the class. But then, you want a mix of two; which of them offers the best blend of luxury and sportiness? The 2022 Porsche Macan lease deal or the 2022 Mercedes GLC?
Expectations
If you’re a Porsche fan, the 2022 Macan could be the first car to usher you into the Porsche experience. Although it may be the least expensive Porsche out there, make no mistake, the Macan is much Porsche like every other Porsche. Right from when it first hit the market in 2015, this Porsche’s small SUV thrilled many shoppers with its quick acceleration and athletic response.
Now, back to the 2022 Porsche lineup, the 2022 Macan receives some light touch that includes revised styling, improved performance, and updated standard features. Outside, the new Macan gets restyled front and rear bumpers and new wheel designs. Inside, it gets a revised design and detailing. Elsewhere, the Turbo trim is dropped from the 2022 Macan lineup, while its 2.9-liter V6 has been moved to the GTS model.
Perhaps, the highlight of the 2022 Macan comes with the changes under its hood. While the base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 261 horsepower, 13 hp than last year, the Macan S model now gets the twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 of the GTS as the GTS model now inherits a new powertrain. All these changes now make the 2022 Porsche Macan a little more pricey than the outgoing model, but this doesn’t in any way make the Macan a less desirable option in the small luxury SUV segment.
On the other end, the GLC, right after it replaced the GLK in the 2016 model year, climbed to the top of the small luxury SUV class. About six years after that, even though it’s yet to get any makeover since its first debut, the 2022 GLC is still a top contender in the class. Even with other rivals getting a complete or mild makeover, the GLC remains one of the hottest selling cars in the segment., thanks to its classic styling, unrivaled luxury, and unmatched comfort.
For 2022, all GLC models now come standard with automatic high-beams, rear USB ports and USB-C adapter cable, and parking damage detection. While the AMG GLC models receive a standard hands-free power liftgate, the AMG GLC43 gets a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and optional adaptive LED headlights. Elsewhere, a high-performance-oriented Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S is set to join the 2022 GLC’s party soon.
Powertrain & Transmission
Both SUVs offer many engine choices, two with the 2022 Mercedes GLC and three with the 2022 Porsche Macan. However, while the 2022 Macan sends power to all wheels through a slick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the new GLC uses a nine-speed automatic transmission and RWD or AWD (4matic).
With lesser torque and horsepower than the Macan, the 2022 GLC is not as fast or powerful as the Macan. From their standard powertrains, the 2022 Macan gets 6 more horsepower (261 vs. 255) and 22 more(295 vs. 273) than the 2022 GLC.
The 2022 Porsche Macan gets improved performance and more power than before. The familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine now coughs out 261 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque (13 hp and 22 lb-ft. more than the predecessor).
The 2022 Mercedes GLC comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque.
While the base engines of these two SUVs deliver satisfying output, if you want more raw power, you can check out the Mercedes GLC’s AMG variants and the Macan’s GTS model.
Handling & Performance
When it comes to handling & performance, it’s a no-brainer that leasing the 2022 Porsche Macan will offer you the most engaging driving experience, not just over the Mercedes GLC but over most cars in the segment.
The 2022 GLC and Macan can easily earn the respect of any shopper focused on the driving dynamics department. Unlike most Mercedes models that concentrate solely on comfort, the 2022 GLC strives to balance pleasurable comfort and spirited driving. Thanks to the AMG-tuned variants, the new GLC delivers an exciting driving manner, spry handling, and peppy acceleration. It further caps it with a comfortable ride quality, which is more like the Mercedes trademark.
But even with the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC AMG tuned variants, the GLC still lacks the driving verge of the 2022 Porsche Macan.
Fuel Economy
While we don’t have the information about the 2022 Macan’s fuel economy number, we have every reason to believe that leasing the more powerful 2022 Macan will get you more stops at the gas station over the 2022 Mercedes GLC with an EPA estimated 22/29 mpg city/highway in RWD and 21/28 in AWD.
Interior, Cargo
Inside, the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC offers a more luxurious and comfortable cabin than the 2022 Porsche Macan. No doubt, the new Macan boasts a stylish interior with top-notch materials. It doesn’t offer as many luxurious appointments as the Mercedes.
The Mercedes has more standard interior fittings and tech niceties than the Macan, more comfortable and spacious seats, and a larger cargo area.
The 2022 Porsche Macan and the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC may be the priciest cars in the small luxury SUV segment, but they are definitely worth the price. To lease any of these and get the best auto lease experience, reach out to VIP Auto, 620 75TH ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141, https://www.vipleasemiami.com/.
