Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 400 | |
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