Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 41 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 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 2 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLC has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 200 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 (kg): | 2`430 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 000 | |
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