BMW X3 2025 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| BMW X3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLC 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: | 4.76 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1680 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`620 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | no data | |
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