Mercedes GLC 2024 vs BMW X3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 194 mm (7.6 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 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. | |||
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: | 11.8 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`550 kg | 2`535 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 645 kg | |
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