Comparison - BMW X5 xDrive40Li 2022 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLC-class plug-in hybrid 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
60,600
Updated: 
10 Jul 2023
$
49,100
Updated: 
12 Jun 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.90gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#EFEFEF
Black Sapphire Metallic
#373737
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
#4D757C
Dravit Grey Metallic
#9B9B99
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
#686455
Color: 
Black
#2B2D31
#EFEEF1
#5C5C5E
#909090
#24426A
#ADB0B7
#4A88C0
#454B4F
#952D2E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Three compelling powertrain choices,
upscale cabin environs,
well-integrated infotainment tech.

Cons
Steering could feel sharper,
snug third-row seat,
top turbo-V-8 engine carries a big price tag.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Strong performance from available engines
Luxurious, comfortable cabin lives up to its price tag
Spacious interior and cargo area

Cons
Small mirrors and wide roof pillars create blind spots
Limited interior storage
Wide doorsills inhibit entry and exit

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Muscular engine lineup
Poised ride quality and handling
Airy, upscale interior
Many standard tech and safety features

Cons
Cramped optional third row

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Smooth-running powertrain,
deluxe interior,
expensive looks match its starting price.

Cons
Not as athletic as its rivals,
steering could be more tactile,
infotainment interface isn't as intuitive as we'd like.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Connected steering with just the right amount of weight
Quiet and comfortable with excellent ride quality
Mild hybrid system improves responsiveness and efficiency
Interior build quality and materials are exceptional

Cons
Wireless charging pad is hard to reach
Where are the ventilated seats?
Plug-in model not available yet
Multimedia system can be complicated to use

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
331ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
335hp
at 5 500rpm
255hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.30Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.30in
185.70in
Width: 
87.30in
81.70in
Height: 
68.70in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
66.10in
Rear Track: 
66.90in
Wheel Base: 
117.10in
113.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.80
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.70
39.70
Front Leg Room: 
39.80in
40.70in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
37.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.00in
57.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.10in
56.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
72.30cu.ft
59.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
33.90cu.ft
21.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4828.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
12-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
12-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
205 watts stereo output
10 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
12 months of provided satellite radio service
11.9" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0 in
18 x 8.0
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Driver attention alert
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Rear cross traffic alert
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system