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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
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BMW X3 xDrive30e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
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 safety
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Car B
BMW X3 xDrive30e
The BMW X3 xDrive30e blends SUV practicality with plug-in efficiency, delivering AWD assurance and space for a growing family. It offers good value in its segment if you want electric commuting with petrol flexibility, but it isn’t built for performance driving or cargo-heavy duty.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.4 L/100km292 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar pricestep-up price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 76
City 47 / 51
Budget / value 57 / 63
Road trip 57 / 59
Performance 28 / 34
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 57 / 61
Premium 50 / 52
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive30e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d BMW X3 xDrive30e
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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 xDrive30e

  • Efficient plug-in hybrid: up to 50 km EV range and 2.4 combined consumption.
  • AWD traction for winter and variable weather.
  • Family-friendly space: 5 seats and a 550 L boot.
  • Balanced output (292 hp, 420 Nm) for confident everyday driving.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive30e if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X3 xDrive30e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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