Mercedes GLC 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`365 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | no data | 20 200 | |
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