Mercedes GLC 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes GLC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW X3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 510 HP | 150 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | 5.3 - 9.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 10.7 | 5.0 - 8.3 | |
|
Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 204 mm (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: | 4.65 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`503 | ~ 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLC has
|
BMW X3 has
| |