Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3

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

GLC Vs X3

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLC	BMW X3
On Road Price	Rs.90,65,653^*	Rs.88,89,619^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1993	1995
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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220d
77 Lakh^*
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xDrive 20d M Sport
75.50 Lakh^*
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Variant	220d	xDrive 20d M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.90,65,653^*	Rs.88,89,619^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,76,183/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,69,965/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,26,153	Rs.3,20,369
User Rating	4.5 Based on 30 Reviews	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews
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Variant

220d

xDrive 20d M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.90,65,653^*

Rs.88,89,619^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,76,183/month

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Rs.1,69,965/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,26,153

Rs.3,20,369

User Rating

4.5

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

2.0L Diesel

Displacement (cc)

1993

1995

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194.44bhp@3600rpm

194bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

440Nm@2000-3200rpm

400Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed Tronic

8-Speed

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
Top Speed (kmph)	219	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air 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)	8 s	7.7 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	R19	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4716	4708
Width (mm)	1890	1891
Height (mm)	1640	1676
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	Yes	3 Zone
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	Yes	Adjustable
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	No	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems more	- 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
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	Front
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
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreyPolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLC Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 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	"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	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	245/50 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	7	6
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	All Windows	Driver's Window
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	11.9	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	15
Additional Features	connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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