Bmw X3 vs Mercedes Benz Glc

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1998 cc
1999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

190hp at 5000 rpm
258hp at 5800

Max Engine Torque

310Nm at 1500-4000 rpm
400Nm at 2000 - 3200

Max Motor Power

–
23hp

Max Motor Torque

–
200Nm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

13.38 kmpl
14.72 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

65 litres
62 litres

0-100kph

6.62 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

4.12 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

4.97 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

User Reported Mileage

–
14.05 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

6.1 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/50 R19
235/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/50 R19
235/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm
4716 mm

Width

1920 mm
1890 mm

Height

1660 mm
1640 mm

Wheelbase

2865 mm
2888 mm

Ground Clearance

216 mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
620 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cooled Cup Holders

Cup Holders

Powered Tailgate

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

12 Volt Port

Cooled Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Door Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Rear Reading Lamp

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Cabin Boot Access

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Trunk Light

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Airbags

8
7

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Driver Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Lane Departure Avoidance

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED taillights

Wheel Arch Cladding

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED fog lamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14.9-inch Touchscreen
11.9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
6

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Find My Car

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

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I am planning to buy my first luxury car. Right now, I’m getting good offers on Audi A6 and Q5 that are much cheaper than X3 and GLC. Will it make more sense to buy a 3 series in BMW or should I go for an Audi A6/Q5? I don’t want to spend more than 65 lakh.