Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 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: | 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 740 kg | 660 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 43 000 | |
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