Compare the2024 Mercedes AMG GLC CoupeVS 2025 BMW X6 M

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The BMW X6 M doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW X6 M doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The AMG GLC Coupe has Car-to-X, a system that seemlesly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The X6 M doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from other vehicles.

Both the AMG GLC Coupe and X6 M have rear cross-traffic warning, but the AMG GLC Coupe has Active Brake Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The X6 M’s Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the AMG GLC Coupe and the X6 M have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available lane departure warning systems.

There are over 10 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are BMW dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the AMG GLC Coupe’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the AMG GLC 43 Coupe gets better fuel mileage than the X6 M (18 city/24 hwy vs. 13 city/18 hwy).

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the X6 M.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the AMG GLC Coupe can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The X6 M doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The AMG GLC Coupe’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The X6 M doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better maneuverability, the AMG GLC Coupe’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the X6 M’s (40.7 feet vs. 42 feet).

The Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 900 pounds less than the BMW X6 M.

The AMG GLC Coupe is 6.1 inches shorter than the X6 M, making the AMG GLC Coupe easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The AMG GLC Coupe has .3 inches more front legroom, .8 inches more rear headroom and 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the X6 M.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the AMG GLC Coupe’s rear seats recline. The X6 M’s rear seats don’t recline.

The AMG GLC Coupe has a 3500 lbs. towing capacity. The X6 M has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the AMG GLC Coupe uses the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The X6 M doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer fluid is standard on the AMG GLC Coupe to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The X6 M doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

The AMG GLC Coupe has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The X6 M doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Mercedes GLC outsold the BMW X6 by almost four to one during 2023.