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 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
69
/
65
City
31
/
51
Budget / value
36
/
45
Road trip
76
/
62
Performance
36
/
32
Cargo
44
/
38
Practical
45
/
48
Premium
61
/
52
Winter
80
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive40d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 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 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 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 300e 4MATIC if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.