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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC
The GLC 200 4MATIC balances family practicality and AWD assurance with brisk 0–100 km/h pace, delivering good value in the premium SUV segment. If you need seven seats, maximum cargo space, or ultra-low fuel use, consider alternatives.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100kmAWD
BMW X3 M40i
Car B
BMW X3 M40i
The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety360 hp
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 75
City 43 / 28
Budget / value 40 / 50
Road trip 62 / 65
Performance 30 / 30
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 41 / 53
Premium 49 / 61
Winter 76 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC · Orange = BMW X3 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC BMW X3 M40i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC

  • AWD traction boosts confidence in winter and poor weather
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.2 s for confident passing and merging
  • Comfortable five-seat layout with a useful 550-liter trunk for family trips
  • Good value in its segment at a price of 46,000

BMW X3 M40i

  • Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
  • 550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
  • Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC uses 8.5 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M40i if…
More power
BMW X3 M40i puts out 360 hp vs 197 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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