BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 248 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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. Note, however, that this BMW X3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`360 kg | 2`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 675 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 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 (€): | 43 600 | 31 200 | |
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