BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.6 | 2.7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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) | 123 mm (4.8 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. | |||
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: | 450 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1445 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 55 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`600 kg | 2`615 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`955 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 660 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 43 600 | 31 200 | |
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