Mercedes GLC 2022 vs BMW X3 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 476 HP | 184 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 750 NM | 300 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 8.9 seconds | 4.9 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.8 - 10.2 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 194 - 300 mm (7.6 - 11.8 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: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`625 kg | ~ 2`511 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`010 kg | ~ 1`899 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 615 kg | ~ 612 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 200 | |
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