Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC vs BMW X2 M35i — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

vs

BMW X2 M35i

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

A well-rounded 5-seat AWD model with strong power, reassuring safety signals, and space for family trips. Efficiency and ultimate cargo capacity aren’t standouts, but it offers good value in its segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD

BMW X2 M35i

Car B

BMW X2 M35i

Balances strong straight-line pace with everyday family usability. Seats five with a useful 470-liter boot, reasonable consumption, and a safety emphasis suited to road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.6 L/100km306 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 63

City 42 / 45

Budget / value 53 / 42

Road trip 62 / 52

Performance 34 / 29

Cargo 38 / 34

Practical 52 / 40

Premium 51 / 51

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC · Orange = BMW X2 M35i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC BMW X2 M35i

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 258 hp make passing easy.
AWD builds confidence for winter and mixed-road trips.
Family-friendly space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk handle daily gear.
Positive safety signals and good value in its segment.
550 L cargo is adequate but not ideal if you prioritize maximum hauling.
Combined consumption of 8.9 L/100 km may be high versus hybrids or smaller cars.
Signals indicate it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
A price of 49,000 may exceed tight budgets.

BMW X2 M35i

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) and 306 hp enable confident passing
Seats five with a 470 L trunk, fitting growing families and weekend travel
Safety ranks highly in our system
Good value in its segment for buyers seeking performance and practicality
Cargo capacity may feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving or track days
Gasoline-only powertrain; no electric driving capability
Price may stretch tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW X2 M35i if…

More power

BMW X2 M35i puts out 306 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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