Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 430 km with real consumption | 600 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: | 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`455 | |
| 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 | 33 600 | |
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