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Mercedes-Benz B 220 d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz B 220 d
The Mercedes-Benz B 220 d balances strong diesel efficiency with usable everyday performance and space for five. It suits growing families and road trippers who value low consumption and safety signals over outright speed or maximum cargo volume.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.1 L/100km194 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Car B
BMW X3 xDrive20d
A well-rounded diesel AWD SUV for growing families and road trips, pairing efficient consumption with usable space. Performance is adequate rather than sporty, and cargo capacity is good but not class-leading.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safetyAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 75
City 50 / 49
Budget / value 47 / 60
Road trip 52 / 61
Performance 28 / 33
Cargo 33 / 38
Practical 43 / 57
Premium 48 / 48
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 220 d · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive20d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 220 d BMW X3 xDrive20d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100km, keeping fuel costs in check on commutes and long trips
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp provide confident highway merging and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk cover typical family duties without fuss
  • Signals a strong safety standing in its class, aligning with family priorities

BMW X3 xDrive20d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • AWD traction suits winter and mixed conditions
  • Seats 5 with a 550 L boot for family use and trips
  • Good value in its segment around the 45,000 price point

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 220 d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz B 220 d uses 5.1 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive20d if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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