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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLC comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes GLC?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes GLC is only slightly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,215 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers markedly more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 30 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
GLC
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is barely lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers very slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 620 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £52,500
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLC
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Mercedes GLC
The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLC
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
186 - 472 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
137 - 347 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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