BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts at Rs. 77.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X5, priced at Rs. 96.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the GLC delivers 18 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the GLC a 1999cc engine producing 254.79bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and GLC, the X5 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the GLC stands out for affordability and mileage.

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X5 vs GLC Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Mercedes-Benz GLC
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 77.00 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl18 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1999 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm254.79bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h240 Km/h

X5 vs GLC Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive40i xLineMercedes-Benz GLC 300
Rating
28 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 254.79bhp@5800rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLC Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 18 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 235/55 R19
Boot Space 645 Liters 620 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,87,448 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 3.26 Lakh GLC Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1999 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
M254
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1999 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
254.79bhp@5800rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
400Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPI
Kerb Weight
2220 Kg
2000 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.4 Sec
6.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
243 Km/h
240 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
18 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
8 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12.7 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
19
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
235/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
12.3 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
,Ambient light,Boot Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
645 Liters
620 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4716*1890*1640 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
3095 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, xLine Package(BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather Aluminium Satinated with high-gloss black elements, Exterior Line Aluminium Satinated, Roof rails Aluminium Satinated, Tailpipe trims Aluminium Satinated, BMW inscription front and rear, illuminated), BMW Gesture Control
DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system
Smart Entry
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
4
4
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
15
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Not Available
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
2
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Transparent Bonnet
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2550

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Smooth driving experience with great performance, feature-loaded, practical cabin for four occupants, luxurious interior design and quality
Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Priciest SUV in its segment, backseat comfort could’ve been better

Is BMW X5 Better Than Mercedes-Benz GLC?

60% users have chosen BMW X5 over Mercedes-Benz GLC in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 31 users have also rated BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 GLC
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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BMW X5 Vs Mercedes Benz GLC FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is cheaper than BMW X5 by ₹19.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
For the xDrive40i xLine version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 254.79bhp@5800rpm of power and 400Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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