BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLC can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 360 HP | 163 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 320 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 9.4 seconds | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.6 - 9.8 | 2.7 - 12.4 | |
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BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLC. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 123 - 168 mm (4.8 - 6.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`461 kg | ~ 2`514 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`852 kg | ~ 1`822 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 609 kg | ~ 692 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 42 800 | 31 200 | |
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