Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 495 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 25 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.2 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 10 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2019 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X3 2019 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 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 and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | no data | |
| 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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