Mercedes GLC 2023 vs BMW X3 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 81 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 216 mm (8.5 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 | 4.76 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 |
1680 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.3 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`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 kg | 1`975 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 645 kg | |
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