BMW 220i vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

BMW 220i

Coupe · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 220i

The BMW 220i is a compact coupe that blends lively performance and efficiency with four-seat practicality at a price that offers good value in its segment. Best for city and daily use, it’s less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter needs.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG blends V6 biturbo performance with everyday 5-seat practicality and a useful 550 L trunk, making it a capable premium family road-tripper. Expect strong acceleration and value for the performance, with efficiency and winter/cargo extremes as trade-offs.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety390 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 46 / 54

City 43 / 33

Budget / value 64 / 46

Road trip 41 / 48

Performance 36 / 43

Cargo 19 / 30

Practical 34 / 33

Premium 46 / 56

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 220i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 220i Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

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Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident overtakes.
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined.
Four seats and a 390 L trunk add everyday usefulness for a coupe.
Ranks well for reliability and safety in its class.
Coupe body limits rear access and overall cargo flexibility.
Only four seats; not ideal as a primary family car.
Less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter use.
Price may exceed mainstream compact alternatives.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

390 hp V6 biturbo and 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s deliver serious pace
Five seats and a 550 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
Strong safety positioning within its segment
Pricing offers good value for this performance level
Combined consumption of 10.4 L/100 km is not efficiency-focused
Cargo flexibility lags larger vehicles if you haul bulky items
Winter driving capability isn’t a standout without specific equipment
Power and top speed may be overkill for city-first buyers

Verdict

Pick BMW 220i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 220i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 10.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG puts out 390 hp vs 184 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Verdict

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