Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes GLC - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (601 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes GLC?
i5 Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes GLC has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11558 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes GLC: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the BMW i5 Touring with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 714 km, about 112 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.
GLC
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a to a small extent edge – offering 680 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs to a small extent better – reaching 275 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls to a small extent stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
Ad · Affiliate
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
i5 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 curb weight, Mercedes GLC is a bit lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers hardly perceptible 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 i5 Touring.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC slight takes the win – 600 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLC 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.
BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes GLC
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
from about £50,300
Mercedes GLC
BMW i5 Touring
The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.
details
BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes GLC
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
61900 - 87000 £
|
Price
50300 - 126600 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
|
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 - 225 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Estate
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
4
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
|
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
570 L
|
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
|
|
Length
5060 mm
|
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
|
|
Width
1900 mm
|
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
|
|
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
|
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
|
|
Payload
535 - 560 kg
|
Payload
475 - 600 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
|
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
|
|
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
|
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
|
|
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
|
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
|
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024
|
Model Year
2025 - 2026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
|
|
Brand
BMW
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.