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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
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BMW X1 xDrive30e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
BMW X1 xDrive30e
Car B
BMW X1 xDrive30e
The BMW X1 xDrive30e balances SUV practicality with hybrid efficiency and AWD confidence for growing families and commuters. Its usable electric-only range and brisk acceleration impress, though it’s not built for performance driving or heavy cargo duty.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2 L/100km326 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 65
City 47 / 52
Budget / value 57 / 48
Road trip 57 / 59
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 57 / 47
Premium 50 / 52
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = BMW X1 xDrive30e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d BMW X1 xDrive30e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

BMW X1 xDrive30e

  • Electric-only range up to 57 km and very low combined consumption for efficient daily trips
  • AWD traction boosts confidence in winter and mixed conditions
  • Strong 326 hp and 6.1 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk fit family life and weekend getaways

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW X1 xDrive30e if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X1 xDrive30e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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