BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1060 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 350'000 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 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 2021 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 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 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`500 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 730 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 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 | 34 600 | |
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