Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLC 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: | 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 | 300'000 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 Mercedes GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 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, if possible |
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: | 2`400 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`725 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 43 400 | |
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