Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW 5 Series vs BMW M340i

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW 5 Series and BMW M340i. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

GLC vs 5 Series vs M340i Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	5 Series	M340i
Price	Rs. 75.90 Lakh	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 72.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1998 cc	2998 cc
Power	255 bhp	255 bhp	369 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

BMW M340i

xDrive

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	6.5	4.4
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo		B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.7View Mileage Details	13.02View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			768
Drivetrain	4WD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension			Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension			Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Disc		Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc		Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R18	225 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19		255 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Alcantara Sensatec Black \| contrast stitching Blue \| Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Grey
Scuff Plates	Aluminium		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Driver	All
One Touch Up	All	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	18	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Carbon Black	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Nautic Blue	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Dravit Grey Metallic
Graphite Grey		Black Sapphire Metallic
Mojave Silver		Mineral White Metallic
Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

24 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	5.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.0Comfort	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance	4.9Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	5.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Car nerd

Merc stands on the top of customer service. Driving pleasure is too good makes u feel important and provides luxury. Performance is good, sunblinds could be electric for the rearview passenger. GLC is a low-maintenance car. But yes, the rear passenger may feel a little cramped on long routes.

A Thrilling Driving Experience

Driving this car is an exhilarating experience that combines luxury, performance and style. This car is known for its powerful engine, precise handling, and sporty design, making it a popular choice among car enthusiast.

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GLC vs 5 Series vs M340i Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW 5 Series and BMW M340i?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh. Hence BMW M340i is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLC compared to 5 Series and M340i?

For the 300 4MATIC variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm of torque. For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M340i produces 369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW 5 Series vs BMW M340i

Length (mm)	4716	5165	4713
Width (mm)	1890	2156	1827
Height (mm)	1640	1518	1440
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	3105	2851

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62		59

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000