Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 168 mm (6.6 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 | 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 2021 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 2021 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 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`460 | 2`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 47 600 | |
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