Compare performance (300 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41200 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or Mercedes GLC?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW X2 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41200 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9099 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X2 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.
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 clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW X2 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the BMW X2 tops out at 213 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW X2 is to a small extent lighter – 1645 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers barely noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs somewhat better – up to 1740 L, which is about 270 L more than the BMW X2.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Mercedes GLC is decisively ahead 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.
The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.
detailsThe Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41200 - 59600 £
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
118 - 174 g/km
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1645 - 1780 kg
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
4554 mm
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Width
1845 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Height
1590 mm
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Height
1603 - 1644 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1400 - 1470 L
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Max trunk capacity
1490 - 1740 L
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Payload
495 - 510 kg
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Max Speed
207 - 213 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 275 km/h
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Torque
280 - 400 Nm
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, D, B, E, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BMW X2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.