Mercedes GLC 2026 vs BMW X3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 449 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X3 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 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: | 620 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.8 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`625 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 645 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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