Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
The GLC 250d 4MATIC suits growing families who want an efficient, all‑weather model with enough space for trips. It favors comfort and economy over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
X4 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
X4 xDrive30d
A diesel AWD SUV that fits growing families and road trips, pairing strong performance with efficiency for its class. Less compelling for tight city use or performance-first driving.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
74
/
75
City
47
/
33
Budget / value
55
/
54
Road trip
62
/
70
Performance
35
/
33
Cargo
38
/
37
Practical
56
/
56
Premium
51
/
60
Winter
76
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = X4 xDrive30d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
X4 xDrive30d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
- All-wheel drive traction for winter and mixed road conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 550 L boot for family gear
- Strong 500 Nm torque for easy highway merging and overtakes
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s is brisk rather than thrilling
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, larger vehicles offer more than 550 L
- No third row; limited to five seats
- Around 54,000 may exceed tight budgets
X4 xDrive30d
- AWD traction and SUV stance suit year‑round, wintery conditions
- Efficient for its class (6.1 combined) makes long‑distance travel affordable
- 525‑liter boot and five seats accommodate family gear with ease
- Strong mid‑range shove (265 hp, 620 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s) for effortless overtakes
- Diesel and size are less ideal for short urban hops and tight parking
- If you prioritize performance driving, sharper options exist
- Price point may stretch tighter budgets despite solid value
- No electrified powertrain or EV range for zero‑emission commuting
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick X4 xDrive30d if…
More power
X4 xDrive30d puts out 265 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.