BMW X3 xDrive20d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Suv · Diesel
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Car A
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
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
The C 250d focuses on efficient, torque-rich diesel motoring with space for five and a usable 480 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and everyday practicality over outright performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.2 L/100km194 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 75 / 63
City 49 / 50
Budget / value 60 / 45
Road trip 61 / 52
Performance 33 / 29
Cargo 38 / 34
Practical 57 / 44
Premium 48 / 49
Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 xDrive20d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C 250d

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 xDrive20d Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.2 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety within its segment
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk cover everyday family needs
  • 194 hp and 400 Nm support easy highway merging and overtakes

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 xDrive20d if…
Lower entry price
BMW X3 xDrive20d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C 250d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz C 250d puts out 194 hp vs 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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