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 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts Rs 76.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 300 (Petrol). 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.91,59,538^*	Rs.91,59,538^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Basic Information	xDrive 20d M Sport	220d	Dynamic HSE Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.1,03,44,836^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,74,341/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,74,341/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,96,913/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.3,68,186
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.4 Based on 22 Reviews	4.4 Based on 113 Reviews
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Basic Information

xDrive 20d M Sport

220d

Dynamic HSE Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,59,538^*

Rs.1,03,44,836^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,74,341/month

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Rs.1,74,341/month

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Rs.1,96,913/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.3,68,186

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.4

Based on 22 Reviews

4.4

Based on 113 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	OM654M	TD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1995	1993	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	194.44bhp@3600rpm	201.15bhp@3750 - 4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	440Nm@2000-3200rpm	430Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDI	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	-	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed Tronic	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

OM654M

TD4 Engine

Displacement (cc)

1995

1993

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

194.44bhp@3600rpm

201.15bhp@3750 - 4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	-	15.8
Mileage WLTP (kmpl)	-	19.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66	82
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	219	Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	6
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	8 s	8.2 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	235/55 R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R19	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	19inch	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	19inch	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt and Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4716	4797
Width (mm)	1891	1890	2147
Height (mm)	1676	1640	1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	-	156
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2580	2750
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1640	1654
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2000	2003
Grossweight (kg)	-	2550	2590
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	620	673
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	No	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	No	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems	GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats	-	Front	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Full	Full
Drive Modes	-	4	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Climate Control (A/C)

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	-	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes	No
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light,Boot Lamp	-
Additional Features	-	-	Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3	-
Upholstery	-	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	-	64	-
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Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Creamy WhiteX3 Colours	Polar White With Black RoofNautic BlueMojave SilverObsidian BlackGLC Colours	CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	-	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No	-
Tinted Glass	-	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes	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"	Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R19	-
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Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Creamy WhiteX3 Colours

Polar White With Black RoofNautic BlueMojave SilverObsidian BlackGLC Colours

CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	No
Xenon Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-	No
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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	-
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ADAS

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

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	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Manual

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	-	No	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	11.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	-	No
No. of Speakers	15	15	10
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system	Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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