BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 360 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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) | 168 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X3 2021 3.0 engine | |||
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`485 kg | 2`460 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 665 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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 (€): | 44 400 | 31 200 | |
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