The 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 and 2020 Lexus NX 300 compete in the Greater Montreal!

One would think that the Mercedes-Benz GLC is relatively new in the compact premium SUV segment. It's only been in production since 2015, but it replaced the well-known GLK, which was sold in North America for the 2010 to 2015 model years. Hence, the presence of the manufacturer with the star in this category is much older than it seems. On the other hand, the Lexus NX is much younger, as it has only been in production since August 2014. Nevertheless, it positioned itself as a serious rival to the Mercedes as soon as it arrived, joining the latter at the head of the segment. But for 2020, the Lexus SUV is poised to take the crown from its rival in the Greater Montreal area. That's why Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire, your Lexus dealer of choice between Laval and the West Island, tells you why you should choose the Lexus SUV rather than its German counterpart in this 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 VS 2020 Lexus NX 300 comparison!

Ultra-sharp design for the Lexus NX 300 as opposed to the tamer conservatism of the Mercedes in Montreal.

Let's first take a look at the exterior designs of the 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 and the 2020 Lexus NX 300, which will be the first contact you'll have with each of them, respectively. While the Mercedes-Benz is more rounded in terms of its headlights, grille and volumes, the 2020 NX 300 is sharper in its lines. Intimidating piercing headlights, an hourglass-shaped front grille from the tip of the hood to the bottom of the front bumper, a highly chiseled profile that perfectly integrates all four doors, and scalpel-sharp taillights: the NX offers athletic styling that inspires performance, even when stopped on the streets of the West Island. 

Add to that the possibility of choosing colours as exclusive as they are expressive, such as the highly electric Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 or the boiling hot Matador Red Mica, and you'll be at the wheel of one of the most impressive SUVs between Laval and Montreal! Thus, if you feel that an SUV needs to clearly display its capabilities through its bodywork, there's only one alternative: the 2020 Lexus NX 300, and not the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 in this first round of the GLC 300 vs. NX 300 match.

A dynamic and energy-efficient engine adapted to intercity trips in metropolitan areas.

But you know as well as we do: it's not the look of the body that's important to judge a luxury SUV, but its mechanical soul. And in this regard, the two competitors in this segment are in no way out of line, starting with the Mercedes GLC. In its 2020 300 4MATIC definition, the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers 255 hp for 273 lb-ft via its 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The NX also features a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but less power and torque (235 hp for 258 lb-ft). But this difference is far from being a weakness for the Lexus. Quite the contrary! 

In fact, if you're considering a luxury compact SUV in a region as dense with traffic as the Greater Montreal, fuel economy will surely be a key criterion for you, along with performance. So having fewer horsepower means the Lexus is a class-leading energy-efficient performer, with fuel consumption ratings of 10.7 L/100 km in the city (11.0 L/100 km for the 2020 GLC 300), 8.5 L/100 km on the highway (8.7 L/100 km for the Mercedes), and 9.7 L/100 km combined (GLC: 10.0 L/100 km). At the same time, the NX 300's performance is at the top end of the scale, with accelerations of 0–100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and 80–120 km/h in 5.5 seconds. This means you can enjoy your ride without emptying your wallet at the gas station! Lexus Canada also offers an even more eco-friendly alternative, if that's not enough for you, with a hybrid SUV in the NX lineup: the NX 300h. So, for a high-end hybrid, you won't have to look any further!

Finally, both vehicles in this comparison offer all-wheel drive as standard. However, the Lexus' all-wheel-drive system is in a superior class, benefiting from Toyota's invaluable experience in 4-wheel drive systems. This way you can make the most of your Lexus SUV in all weathers, even in winter.

An ultra-technological interior for the 2020 NX 300 to fully enjoy every ride.

However, it's still inside your SUV that you'll benefit from it the most in the greater Montreal region. And in this regard, the 2020 Lexus NX 300 is the ideal vehicle, starting with its interior design. Indeed, the interior of the NX is very welcoming with its many curved lines. The materials used are of the highest quality, while the assemblies are simply stunning for the category in the metropolitan area market. 

On the equipment side, you'll be able to experience the very best of what Lexus has to offer, including the latest innovations in the segment. Heated and electric front seats, an 8-inch infotainment screen in the center, and Apple CarPlay compatibility: you'll have everything you need to make each of your trips in the Greater Montreal area a unique experience!

So contact your specialist as soon as today at Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire, your Lexus dealer of choice in the Greater Montreal area, to discover all that the 2020 Lexus NX 300 has to offer compared to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300! Once on location, we will introduce you to Lexus offers as well as Lexus leasing and financing programs which will help you to return home behind the wheel of YOUR 2020 NX. We look forward to seeing you soon at the dealership!