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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLC – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Q: How much power does the BMW 5 Series Touring deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers up to 727 HP.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the BMW 5 Series Touring in liters per 100 km?

On average, the BMW 5 Series Touring consumes 2.30 L.

Q: What is the BMW 5 Series Touring’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 98 km.

Q: How many kWh does the BMW 5 Series Touring’s battery hold?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.40 kWh.

Q: How many liters of cargo space does the BMW 5 Series Touring offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 570 L fit inside.

Q: What are the dimensions of the BMW 5 Series Touring?

Length 5060 mm, width 1900 mm, height 1515 mm – those are the dimensions of the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Q: What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the Mercedes GLC deliver on the road?

The Mercedes GLC reaches a peak output of 680 HP, depending on the model.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes GLC use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.60 L.

Two cars, one duel: BMW 5 Series Touring meets Mercedes GLC.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes GLC has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2215 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs decisively better – achieving up to 714 km, about 616 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 727 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs barely noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 1000 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers slight more room – 620 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1740 L, which is about 40 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 620 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Price : 50300 - 126600 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity : 94 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.5 - 9 s
Model Year : 2025 - 2026
Max Speed : 208 - 275 km/h
Torque : 320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : GLC
Modell : GLC 200, GLC 300, GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE, GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE, GLC Coupé 200, GLC Coupé 300, GLC 200 d, GLC 300 e, GLC 400 e, GLC 220 d, GLC 300 d, GLC 300 de, GLC 450 d, GLC 43 AMG, GLC Coupé 43 AMG, GLC Coupé 300 e, GLC Coupé 400 e, GLC Coupé 200 d, GLC Coupé 220 d, GLC Coupé 300 d, GLC Coupé 300 de, GLC Coupé 450 d, GLC 400 EQ
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, G, B, A
Trim Level : Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Edition 1 Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Edition 1 Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Sondermodell 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Avantgarde 4MATIC, Long Range Edition 4MATIC, AMG Line 4MATIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC
Power kW : 137 - 500 kW
co2 : 0 - 225 g/km
Engine capacity : 1991 - 2989 cm3
Curb weight : 1910 - 2535 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 49 - 65 L
Trunk capacity : 390 - 620 L
Length : 4716 - 4845 mm
Width : 1890 - 1913 mm
Height : 1603 - 1647 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1335 - 1740 L
Payload : 475 - 600 kg

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Costs and Consumption
Price 52500 - 125500 £	Price 50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L	Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range 66 - 98 km	Electric Range 12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity 18.6 - 19.4 kWh	Battery Capacity 94 kWh
co2 53 - 157 g/km	co2 0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 60 L	Fuel tank capacity 49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1850 - 2550 kg	Curb weight 1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity 500 - 570 L	Trunk capacity 390 - 620 L
Length 5060 - 5096 mm	Length 4716 - 4845 mm
Width 1900 - 1970 mm	Width 1890 - 1913 mm
Height 1515 - 1516 mm	Height 1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity 1630 - 1700 L	Max trunk capacity 1335 - 1740 L
Payload 500 - 620 kg	Payload 475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 197 - 727 HP	Power HP 186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 7.5 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed 218 - 250 km/h	Max Speed 208 - 275 km/h
Torque 330 - 1000 Nm	Torque 320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8	Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Power kW 145 - 535 kW	Power kW 137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity 1995 - 4395 cm3	Engine capacity 1991 - 2989 cm3