BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Should you buy BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine or Mercedes-Benz GLC? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts Rs 74.45 Lakh ex-showroom for 300 (Petrol). 3 Series Gran Limousine has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLC has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Gran Limousine has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the GLC has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).
3 Series Gran Limousine Vs GLC
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.72,50,619* | Rs.88,83,751* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1995 | 1993 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz GLC comparison
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.72,50,619* | Rs.88,83,751* | Rs.79,42,818* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,39,026/month | Rs.1,69,100/month | Rs.1,51,189/month |
| Insurance | Rs.1,12,289 3 Series Gran Limousine Insurance | Rs.3,20,176 GLC Insurance | Rs.2,94,918 XC60 Insurance |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | TwinPower Turbo | OM654M | Turbo Petrol Engine |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1995 | 1993 | 1969 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 5 5 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 194.44bhp@3600rpm | 250bhp@4000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.61 | - | 11.2 |
| Mileage WLTP (kmpl) | - | 19.4 | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 66 | 70 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | - | Selective Damping System | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | - | Selective Damping System | Multi Link |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Power |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt & Adjustable |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4823 | 4716 | 4708 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1827 | 1890 | 1902 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1441 | 1640 | 1653 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | - | 230 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 3 Zone | Yes | 4 Zone |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | - | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Carbon Black Mineral White Portimao Blue Skyscraper Metallic 3 Series Gran Limousine Colors | Polar White Nautic Blue Mojave Silver Obsidian Black GLC Colors | Platinum Grey Onyx Black Crystal White Thunder Gray Denim Blue Bright Dusk XC60 Colors |
| Body Type | Coupe All Coupe Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | - | - |
| Speed Assist System | - | Yes | - |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes | - |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | No | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - | - |
| Digital Car Key | Yes | Yes | - |
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | - | - | Yes |
| Mirror Link Connects a smartphone's display to the car's infotainment system allowing the use of phone apps, such as music and navigation.✕ | - | No | - |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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