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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
Car A
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 safety204 hp
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 powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 74 / 63
City 46 / 50
Budget / value 55 / 45
Road trip 57 / 52
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 38 / 34
Practical 56 / 44
Premium 51 / 49
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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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.

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 250d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 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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