BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Should you buy BMW X3 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 X3 price starts at Rs 69.90 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts Rs 77 Lakh ex-showroom for 220d (Diesel). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLC has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLC has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs GLC

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz GLC
On Road Price	Rs.92,89,481^*	Rs.91,47,453^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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xDrive 20d M Sport
78.20 Lakh^*
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220d
77 Lakh^*
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Variant	xDrive 20d M Sport	220d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.92,89,481^*	Rs.91,47,453^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,77,605/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,77,744/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,30,781	Rs.3,26,153
User Rating	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews	4.5 Based on 30 Reviews
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Variant

xDrive 20d M Sport

220d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.92,89,481^*

Rs.91,47,453^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,77,605/month

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Rs.1,77,744/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,30,781

Rs.3,26,153

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4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	OM654M
Displacement (cc)	1995	1993
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	194.44bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	440Nm@2000-3200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDI
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed Tronic
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

OM654M

Displacement (cc)

1995

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

194.44bhp@3600rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1500-2750rpm

440Nm@2000-3200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed Tronic

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	-
Mileage WLTP (kmpl)	-	19.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	219
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	8 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R19

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4716
Width (mm)	1891	1890
Height (mm)	1676	1640
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2580
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1640
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2000
Grossweight (kg)	-	2550
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	201
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	620

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Additional Features	- more	DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems more
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light,Boot Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreyPolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLC Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern" more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R19

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-

Safety

ADAS
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
E-Manual	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	11.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	15
Additional Features	- more	connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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