Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Suv · Diesel
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Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Suv · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
The C 250d focuses on efficient, torque-rich diesel motoring with space for five and a usable 480 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and everyday practicality over outright performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.2 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 63
City 47 / 50
Budget / value 57 / 45
Road trip 57 / 52
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 38 / 34
Practical 57 / 44
Premium 50 / 49
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C 250d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Mercedes-Benz C 250d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

Mercedes-Benz C 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.2 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety within its segment
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk cover everyday family needs
  • 194 hp and 400 Nm support easy highway merging and overtakes

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C 250d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz C 250d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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