BMW X3 2017 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
|
The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 430 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: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.59 m | |
|
BMW X3 is smaller, but higher. BMW X3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`460 | |
| 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 (€): | 29 000 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X3 has
|
Mercedes GLC has
| |