Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 890 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: | 155 mm (6.1 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: | 15 years | 8 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 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. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW X3 2017 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 2017 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`520 | 2`420 | |
| 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 | 28 600 | |
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