Car A
BMW X5 xDrive30d
A spacious AWD diesel SUV that balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency. Best for growing families and road trips rather than dense city use or performance driving.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Suv · Phev · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC suits growing families and road trips, pairing AWD confidence with a long 100 km electric range and very low combined consumption. It’s efficient for its class and practical with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
78
/
65
City
32
/
51
Budget / value
53
/
45
Road trip
76
/
62
Performance
35
/
32
Cargo
44
/
38
Practical
58
/
48
Premium
59
/
52
Winter
80
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive30d
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 6.5 (diesel)
- 650-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on mixed roads
- Good value in its segment at around 59,000 considering size and torque
- Large SUV and diesel powertrain are less suited to short, stop-start city driving
- Only five seats; no third row for bigger families
- Not aimed at performance driving; prioritizes comfort and efficiency over sharp handling
- The 59,000 price may not fit tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
- Efficient for its class: 100 km EV range and 1.8 L/100 km combined
- AWD traction supports winter driving and varied road-trip conditions
- Practical 5-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family use
- Good value in its segment given its price and capability
- Not aimed at performance driving despite a 6.1 s 0–100 km/h
- Those needing maximum cargo capacity may want a larger vehicle
- Best efficiency depends on charging the 31 kWh battery regularly
- Upfront price may exceed tight budgets
Verdict
Pick BMW X5 xDrive30d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X5 xDrive30d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.