BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 44 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 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 9 years | 7 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`550 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 51 200 | no data | |
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