2022 BMW X6 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW X6 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW X6 and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
When we compare the 2022 BMW X6's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW X6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW X6's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the 2022 BMW X6.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW X6 ranges from $47,162 to $65,575 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is priced between $26,417 to $46,313.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW X6 loses 55.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 51.4 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW X6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW X6’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 255 horsepower. The X6 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The GLC is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles.This gives the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 BMW X6 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
67350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
67488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44090 - 119900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48110 - 54384
Starting MSRP:
43850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
46957
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31500 - 73600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56508
Price Range:
47162 - 65575
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
52935
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
35812 - 90529
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
273
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41559
# Good or Great Deals:
118
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34405
Price Range:
26417 - 46313
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
37387
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
26980 - 61186
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW X6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.7 - 13.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.0 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.38239988428792
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 13.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.272856165500448
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 23.3
BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 64Ranking
56 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 64Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 BMW X6 Trim Levels
M50i, xDrive40i
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 470 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4855 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3781 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / Starling Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Red
Cranberry Red/Black
White
Not available
Gray
Magma Grey/Black
