Compare the2023 Maserati LevanteVS 2022 Mercedes AMG GLC

The Levante has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Levante’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the Levante and the AMG GLC have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

The Maserati Levante weighs 488 to 908 pounds more than the Mercedes AMG GLC. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Levante Modena’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 39 more horsepower (424 vs. 385) and 44 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Levante Modena S’ standard 3.8 turbo V8 produces 165 more horsepower (550 vs. 385) and 154 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Levante Trofeo’s standard 3.8 turbo V8 produces 187 more horsepower (572 vs. 385) and 154 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC’s 3.0 turbo V6.

The Levante has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG GLC (21.1 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Levante Trofeo’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Levante S/GTS/Trofeo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG GLC:

The Levante stops shorter than the AMG GLC:

For better traction, the Levante has larger standard tires than the AMG GLC (265/45R20 vs. 255/45R20). The Levante Modena/S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the AMG GLC (F:265/45R20 & R:295/40R20 vs. F:255/45R20 & R:285/40R20).

The Levante’s optional 265/35R22 front and 295/30R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG GLC 43’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Levante offers optional 22-inch wheels. The AMG GLC’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Levante’s wheelbase is 5.2 inches longer than on the AMG GLC (118.3 inches vs. 113.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Levante is 1.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the AMG GLC.

The Levante’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the AMG GLC’s (54% to 46%). This gives the Levante more stable handling and braking.

The front grille of the Levante uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Levante has 2.4 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more rear headroom than the AMG GLC.

The Levante has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the AMG GLC with its rear seat up (20.5 vs. 17.6 cubic feet). The Levante has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the AMG GLC with its rear seat folded (57.3 vs. 56.5 cubic feet).

The Levante’s cargo area is larger than the AMG GLC’s in almost every dimension:

The Levante’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the AMG GLC’s (5952 vs. 3500 pounds).

Trailer Sway Mitigation is standard on the Levante, using the Maserati Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the AMG GLC.

The Levante’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG GLC does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Levante’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The AMG GLC’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Levante has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the AMG GLC only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Levante offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Levante has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the AMG GLC.