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BMW X6 vs Mercedes GLC - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (83600 £ vs 50300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Mercedes GLC?

BMW X6

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLC has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the BMW X6 costs 83600 £. That’s a price difference of around 33244 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.20 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes GLC has a slight edge – offering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW X6 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs slight better – reaching 275 km/h, while the BMW X6 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls evident stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is slightly lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers barely noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs to a small extent better – up to 1740 L, which is about 210 L more than the BMW X6.

When it comes to payload, BMW X6 a bit takes the win – 695 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £50,300
GLC @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • 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
BMW X6
Mercedes GLC

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BMW X6

The BMW X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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The 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.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
83600 - 146400 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2445 kg
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4948 - 4960 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
2004 - 2019 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1695 - 1700 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1530 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 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
235 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the BMW X6 have?

The BMW X6 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.