BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC


The key differences
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 469 hp, 173 hp more than the BMW X1's best.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is 345 mm (14 in) longer than the BMW X1.
Typical kerb weights are 2,230 kg for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 1,500 kg for the BMW X1.
In the US, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has the better EPA rating at up to 119 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the BMW X1.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BMW X1 | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 134–296 hp (100–221 kW) | 161–469 hp (120–350 kW) |
| Torque | 230–477 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–9.2 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 190–250 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 7 | 9 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 4.9 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 26–28 mpg | 25–119 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | 331–380 mi |
| Length | 4,500 mm (177 in) | 4,845 mm (191 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73 in) | 1,913 mm (75 in) |
| Height | 1,642 mm (65 in) | 1,644 mm (65 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm (106 in) | 2,972 mm (117 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) | 2,230 kg (4,916 lb) |
| Sold in | Europe | Europe |