BMW X3 2017 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW X3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1400 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 200 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`420 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 670 kg | 730 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 34 600 | |
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