Mercedes GLC 2023 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLC 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
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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 |
1680 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes GLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`620 kg | 2`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 200 | |
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