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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d combines efficient running (5.9 L/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 550 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Safety and everyday usability are strong, while outright performance and winter prowess take a back seat.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.9 L/100km
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Car B
BMW X6 xDrive30d
The BMW X6 xDrive30d blends strong diesel torque and AWD traction with a five-seat SUV layout, suiting growing families and long trips. It leans on reliability and safety while remaining efficient for its class and quick when needed.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety265 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 74 / 76
City 46 / 31
Budget / value 55 / 51
Road trip 57 / 75
Performance 28 / 33
Cargo 38 / 40
Practical 56 / 57
Premium 51 / 61
Winter 36 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d · Orange = BMW X6 xDrive30d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d BMW X6 xDrive30d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check.
  • Family-ready space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk for strollers, groceries, and luggage.
  • Solid safety standing in its segment.
  • Confident touring ability from 204 hp and 500 Nm, with 0–100 km/h in 7.8 s for easy merges and overtakes.

BMW X6 xDrive30d

  • AWD grip boosts confidence in winter and varied conditions
  • Efficient for its class at 6.7 L/100 km on long highway runs
  • 620 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s make overtakes effortless
  • Five seats and a 580 L boot work well for family road trips

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d uses 5.9 L/100km vs 6.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X6 xDrive30d if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X6 xDrive30d's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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