BMW 223i vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

BMW 223i

Coupe · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class and quick off the line, the BMW 223i pairs 5.6 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s. With a 400 L trunk and seating for five, it suits value-minded city drivers more than full-time family or winter use.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5.6 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 seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 20 / 54

City 45 / 33

Budget / value 49 / 46

Road trip 26 / 48

Performance 32 / 43

Cargo 22 / 30

Practical 24 / 33

Premium 37 / 56

Winter 14 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 223i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 223i Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km, helping manage running costs.
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for confident merging and overtakes.
400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality for a coupe.
Good value in its segment for city commuting and weekend trips.
Coupe body and two-door access make rear-seat use and child-seat loading inconvenient.
Family utility is limited despite five seats.
Winter-focused driving is not its forte; no all-wheel-drive info provided.
150 hp may feel modest to performance enthusiasts.

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 223i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 223i uses 5.6 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 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Verdict

Related comparisons