BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 62.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts Rs 76.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 300 (Petrol). 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1198 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLC has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLC has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (Petrol top model).
3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs GLC
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.71,91,738* | Rs.88,50,182* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 8 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1198 | 1999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Mercedes-Benz GLC comparison
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.71,91,738* | Rs.88,50,182* | Rs.1,01,25,086* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,36,890/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,68,454/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,92,709/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.2,43,138 | Rs.3,25,382 | Rs.3,68,186 |
| User Rating | Based on 63 Reviews | Based on 21 Reviews | Based on 112 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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 | M254 | TD4 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) ✕ | 1198 | 1999 | 1997 |
| 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. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 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. ✕ | 254.79bhp@5000rpm | 254.79bhp@5800rpm | 246.74bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 8 | 9.2 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 15.39 | - | 15.8 |
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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. ✕ | No | Multi-link suspension | - |
| 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. ✕ | No | Multi-link suspension | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| 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 & Telescopic |
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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 | 4797 |
| 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 | 2147 |
| 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 | 1678 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 156 |
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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 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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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 |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Carbon Black Mineral White Portimao Blue Skyscraper Metallic 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours | Polar White With Black Roof Nautic Blue Mojave Silver Obsidian Black GLC Colours | Cyan Varesine Blue Santorini Black Fuji White Zadar Grey Range Rover Velar Colours |
| Body Type | CoupeAll Coupe Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 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 |
| MirrorLink Connects a smartphone's display to the car's infotainment system allowing the use of phone apps, such as music and navigation.✕ | - | No | - |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and Mercedes-Benz GLC?
A ) BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at ₹62.60 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts at ₹76.80 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi