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BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport is priced at ₹72.50 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is priced at ₹77 Lakh.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC comes with 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.
BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC |
| Power | 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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BMW X3
₹ 72.50 Lakh
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
₹ 77.00 Lakh
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BMW X3
₹ 72.50 Lakh
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
₹ 77.00 Lakh
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Ex-Showroom Price
72.50 Lakh
77.00 Lakh
EMI
₹1,33,870
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹1,42,180
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Brochure
User Rating
NaN
NaN
NCAP Rating
5
5
Frunk Storage
—
—
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Bootspace
—
620 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 litres
62 litres
Highway Mileage
—
—
AC Regular Charging
—
—
Range
—
—
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm
400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
—
—
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)
4, DOHC
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Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Engine Type
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2.0 Litre With Inline-4 Turbo
Electric Motor Assist
—
23 Bhp 200 Nm
Battery
—
—
Battery Charging
—
—
Electric Motor
—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
188 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm
255 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
7.8 seconds
6.2 seconds
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Alternate Fuel
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm
400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm
Max Motor Performance
—
—
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 kmpl
14.72 kmpl
AC Fast Charging
—
—
Top Speed
215 kmph
240 kmph
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Driving Range
—
—
Engine
1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1999 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
7.8 seconds
6.2 seconds
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Performance on Alternate Fuel
—
—
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
City Mileage
—
—
Ground Clearance (unladen)
—
—
Height
1660 mm
1640 mm
Width
1920 mm
1890 mm
Ground Clearance
—
201 mm
Kerb Weight
—
—
Wheelbase
2865 mm
2888 mm
Length
4755 mm
4716 mm
Rear Suspension
Five-link Axle
—
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Tyre Construction
Run-Flat
Radial - Tubeless
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyres
245 / 50 R19
235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres
245 / 50 R19
235 / 55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
—
Four Wheel Steering
—
—
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius
6 metres
—
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Rub-strips
Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Black/ Macchiato Beige And Sienna Brown
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40
40:20:40
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
High-beam Assist
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Rear Middle Head Rest
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
—
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening And Closing
Electric Opening And Closing
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Defogger
Scuff Plates
Aluminium
Rain-sensing Wipers
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
One Touch Up
All
All
One Touch Down
All
All
Rear Wiper
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Rear - Manual
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Speakers
15
6+
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3 inch
11.9 inch
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Internal Hard Drive
Head Unit Size
Gesture Control
Wireless Charger
AUX Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
11.9 inch
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
USB Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
—
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Instrument Cluster
Analogue
Digital
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Cooled Glovebox
—
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Cabin Boot Access
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Third Row AC Zone
—
12V Power Outlets
2
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Cruise Control
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - Internal Only
Rear AC
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Taillights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Optional
Automatic Headlamps
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Ambient Interior Count
6
64
Fog Lights
LED On Front
LED
Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Ride Height Adjustment
Differential Lock
Electronic
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist (BA)
X3 Comparison with similar cars
GLC Comparison with similar cars
Pros And Cons
BMW X3
- ✓Strong BMW X3 petrol and diesel engine performance
- ✓Comfortable ride with sporty handling balance
- ✓Premium interiors and advanced infotainment system
- ✓Reliable xDrive all-wheel-drive capability
- ✓Solid build quality and brand value
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- ✓Powerful diesel and petrol mild-hybrid engines
- ✓9G-TRONIC automatic is extremely smooth
- ✓Standard 4MATIC AWD on both variants
- ✓Premium cabin quality with large digital displays
- ✓Excellent ride comfort with adaptive suspension
- ✓Burmester 3D sound system is segment-leading
- ✓Advanced ADAS and safety technology
- ✓Extensive connected-car features via Mercedes-me
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