Vehicle Comparison

Comparing 2 vehicles

BMW X5 50e

BMW X5 50e

2024 • SUV

Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
76%
Safety Assist
71%
5/5
Euro NCAP
2018
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

2025 • SUV

Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
91%
Pedestrian
92%
Safety Assist
75%
5/5
Euro NCAP
2021

Detailed Comparison

Electric Range

BMW X5 50e
100 km
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
125 km
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Fuel Consumption

BMW X5 50e
2.1 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
1.8 L/100km
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Battery Capacity

BMW X5 50e
29.5 kWh
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
31.2 kWh
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Power

BMW X5 50e
490 HP
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
313 HP

Engine Displacement

BMW X5 50e
3 L
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
2 L

CO₂ Emissions

BMW X5 50e
48 g/km
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
41 g/km
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AC Charge Time

BMW X5 50e
3.5h
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
4.5h

DC Charge Time

BMW X5 50e
—
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
20 min
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Trunk Volume

BMW X5 50e
500 L
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
550 L
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Seats

BMW X5 50e
5
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
5

Warranty

BMW X5 50e
3 years
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
3 years
Best Value

Euro NCAP Rating

BMW X5 50e
5/5
Best Value
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
5/5
🗺️EUROPEAN REAL-WORLD ROUTE BENCHMARKS

Germany 🇩🇪 & France 🇫🇷 Popular Routes Comparison

Visual side-by-side simulation across flat highway corridors and hilly Alpine passes—showing exact ICE transition kilometer, downhill regenerative recovery, and total trip energy cost.

Select Benchmark Route (Flat & Hilly):
🇩🇪

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A95 / B2 • Bavyera Alpleri

Classic Bavarian Alps benchmark climbing from Munich (520m) over the 885m Eschenlohe crest before descending into Garmisch (708m). Tests uphill battery load, weight penalty, and downhill regen recovery.

Distance
90 km
Highway Pace
110 km/h
Ascent / Descent
+500m / -312m
Local Tariffs (DE)
⚡0.36€ • ⛽1.78€
BMW X5 50e
⚡ #1

BMW X5 50e

🔋 25.7 kWh net (100 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater
Open in Simulator+2.1 km more pure EV driving💶 -0.07 € lower trip cost
Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 79.9(Alt: 706m)
89% EV
11% HEV
Pure Electric (EV):79.9 km
Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):10.1 km
Electricity Used
20.6 kWh
25.7 kWh/100km
♻️Downhill Regen Bonus
+0.2 kWh
~+1 km EV bonus
Petrol Consumed
0.4 L
0.5 L/100km
💶Total Trip Energy Cost
8.13 €
⚡7.42€ + ⛽0.71€
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
🟣 #2

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

🔋 24.8 kWh net (125 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater
Open in Simulator
Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 77.8(Alt: 665m)
86% EV
14% HEV
Pure Electric (EV):77.8 km
Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):12.2 km
Electricity Used
19.8 kWh
25.5 kWh/100km
♻️Downhill Regen Bonus
+0.2 kWh
~+1 km EV bonus
Petrol Consumed
0.6 L
0.6 L/100km
💶Total Trip Energy Cost
8.20 €
⚡7.13€ + ⛽1.07€

⛰️Route Elevation Profile & Terrain Slope Telemetry

Altitude gains/descents, gravity potential energy, and regenerative battery recovery along the journey.

🎯BMW X5 50eEV: 0–79.9 km (%20)HEV: 79.9–90 kmDescent (Regenerative Charging)Climb (High Power Draw)
Total Ascent
+500 m
Max Incline: %4.2
Total Descent
-312 m
End Elevation: 708 m
🏔️Peak Elevation
885 m
@ Km 68
Regenerated Energy
+0.2 kWh⚡ Max +4.1 kW
~+1 km EV bonus⚡ Full Regen
Terrain Net Impact
+3 kWh
Ekstra yerçekimi tüketimi
🌦️
Dynamic Route Weather & Microclimate CorridorΔT 2.4°C

HVAC draw, air density (ρ), and BMS cold regen limits adapt dynamically to altitude and microclimate at every kilometer.

Munich🌡️ 16°C⛰️ 520m
→
Summit (Km 68)🌡️ 13.6°C⛰️ 885m
→
Garmisch-Partenkirchen🌡️ 14.8°C⛰️ 708m
👁️1-Click Show / Hide:
500m550m600m650m700m750m800m850m900m0 km23 km45 km68 km90 km▲ 885m • 13.6°C⚡ BMW X5 50e: Km 79.9706m • %20 Buffer🟣 Mercedes-Benz …: Km 77.8
Open Route in Full Interactive Map Simulator

Explore live map polylines, custom speeds, and full telemetry

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Strengths

Specs & verified owner feedback

BMW X5 50e4 highlights
Specification Strengths: Power, AC Charge Time, Warranty, Euro NCAP Rating
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé7 highlights
Specification Strengths: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, CO₂ Emissions, DC Charge Time, Trunk Volume, Warranty

Weaknesses

Trade-offs & chronic forum issues

BMW X5 50e6 drawbacks
Specification Drawbacks: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, CO₂ Emissions, DC Charge Time, Trunk Volume
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé3 drawbacks
Specification Drawbacks: Power, AC Charge Time, Euro NCAP Rating
PHEV Intelligence Verdict

Community & Road Test Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

Real-world buying guidance based on owner forum telemetry, long-term feedback, and ownership costs.

Motorway Composure & Trusted Heritage

BMW X5 50e

Ideal Use Case: Frequent motorway road trips, composed chassis dynamics, and proven secondary market resale.
  • ✓Maximized electric-only daily driving with generous usable battery capacity.
  • ✓Decades of European parts logistics, immediate repair turnaround, and strong residual value.
Motorway Composure & Trusted Heritage

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

Ideal Use Case: Frequent motorway road trips, composed chassis dynamics, and proven secondary market resale.
  • ✓Maximized electric-only daily driving with generous usable battery capacity.
  • ✓Rapid DC charging support for practical top-ups on road trips.
  • ✓Decades of European parts logistics, immediate repair turnaround, and strong residual value.
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Bottom Line: If your priority is urban commuting with zero fuel burn and maximum luxury toys, the newer high-capacity PHEV excels; for frequent cross-country motorway tours and worry-free secondary market resale, established European chassis maturity takes the win.
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Best Value

Highlighted cells indicate the best value in each category. Lower values are better for consumption and emissions. Higher values are better for range, power, and capacity.