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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 safety194 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 safety5.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

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

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d BMW X3 xDrive20d
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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 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 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 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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