2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC vs 2026 BMW X5 40i xDrive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X5, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMercedes-Benz GLC: AED 449,900BMW X5: AED 450,000Mercedes-Benz GLC is AED 100 cheaper.
- LengthMercedes-Benz GLC: 4716 mmBMW X5: 4922 mmBMW X5 is 206 mm longer.
- SeatingMercedes-Benz GLC: 5 SeaterBMW X5: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Mercedes-Benz GLC or BMW X5?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz GLC is AED 100 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Mercedes-Benz
GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC
AED 449,900*
BMW
X5 40i xDrive
AED 450,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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3000
340
450
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
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-
Displacement (cc)
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3000
Power (hp)
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340
Peak Torque (Nm)
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450
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
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-
-
All Wheel Drive
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-
Drive
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All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
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-
No. of Gears
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-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
83
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
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83
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
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-
-
243
0 to 100 (s)
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-
Top Speed (km/h)
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243
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4716
1890
1648
2888
1975
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-
-
-
6
4922
2004
1745
2975
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-
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
5
6
Length (mm)
4716
4922
Width (mm)
1890
2004
Height (mm)
1648
1745
Wheelbase (mm)
2888
2975
Weight (kg)
1975
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Front Tyres
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-
Rear Tyres
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-
Cargo Space (L)
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-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist