Mercedes GLC 2015 vs BMW X3 2014

 
Mercedes GLC
2015 - 2019
BMW X3
2014 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP190 HP
Torque: 500 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds8.1 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): 5.55.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.6 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 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle1280 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1340 km on highway
640 km with real consumption880 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 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled 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 m4.66 m
Width: 1.89 m1.88 m
Height: 1.64 m1.66 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres1600 litres
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5002`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 data20 200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLC has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
BMW X3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
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