Mercedes GLC 2026 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 449 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 140 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): | 9.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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) | |
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 litres | |
|
Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`640 kg | 2`485 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 575 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLC has
|
BMW X3 has
| |