Mercedes GLC 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 12 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 800 | |
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