Car A
BMW X5 xDrive40d
The BMW X5 xDrive40d blends strong diesel performance with AWD efficiency, suiting road trips and family duties. It’s quick and spacious, but less compelling for tight-city use or budget-first buyers.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC blends efficient diesel economy with all-weather traction and practical space for five. It suits growing families and long-distance trips more than performance-focused drivers.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
69
/
75
City
31
/
47
Budget / value
36
/
57
Road trip
76
/
62
Performance
36
/
33
Cargo
44
/
38
Practical
45
/
58
Premium
61
/
51
Winter
80
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive40d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive40d
- Efficient long-distance cruiser (7.3 L/100 km combined).
- 700 Nm torque and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident overtakes.
- AWD traction supports winter and all-weather driving.
- 650 L boot and five-seat SUV space for growing families.
- Large SUV footprint is cumbersome in tight city streets and parking.
- Diesel powertrain favors longer journeys over short urban hops.
- Price near 60,000 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
- Limited to five seats; not for those needing seven.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
- Diesel efficiency (5.4 L/100km combined) supports affordable long-distance driving.
- AWD 4MATIC traction boosts confidence in winter and poor weather.
- Useful 550-liter boot and 5-seat layout fit family life and luggage.
- Strong 400 Nm torque delivers relaxed overtakes and steady cruising.
- Not the choice for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.8 s is merely brisk.
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, 550 liters may feel limiting versus larger SUVs.
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers who prefer petrol or hybrid refinement.
- Premium price around 55,000 positions it above mainstream alternatives.
Verdict
Pick BMW X5 xDrive40d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X5 xDrive40d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.