Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
The GLC 250d 4MATIC suits growing families who want an efficient, all‑weather model with enough space for trips. It favors comfort and economy over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
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.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
74
/
76
City
47
/
51
Budget / value
55
/
63
Road trip
62
/
59
Performance
35
/
34
Cargo
38
/
38
Practical
56
/
61
Premium
51
/
52
Winter
76
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive30e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
- All-wheel drive traction for winter and mixed road conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 550 L boot for family gear
- Strong 500 Nm torque for easy highway merging and overtakes
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s is brisk rather than thrilling
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, larger vehicles offer more than 550 L
- No third row; limited to five seats
- Around 54,000 may exceed tight budgets
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.
- About 50 km EV range limits electric-only travel on longer days.
- 550 L cargo area may feel tight for cargo-heavy use.
- Not aimed at performance driving.
- Seats 5 only; no third row for larger families.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive30e if…
More power
BMW X3 xDrive30e puts out 292 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.