Compare 2017 BMW X3 vs 2017 BMW X4 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2017 BMW X3
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2017 BMW X4
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $37,745 $40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle N/A N/A $40,260 $42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $39,605 $42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle 19 26 $46,025 $48,950
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M40i Sports Activity Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X4 M40i Sports Activity Coupe 19 26 $54,535 $58,100
X4 xDrive28i Sports Activity Coupe 20 27 $42,860 $45,550
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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe N/A N/A $55,475 $59,650
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV 18 24 $51,057 $54,900
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe 22 27 $42,734 $45,950
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV 21 28 $38,270 $41,150
GLC GLC 300 SUV 22 28 $36,410 $39,150
Pricing
Invoice Price
$37,745
$54,535
$55,475
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,050
$58,100
$59,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$668 / month
$968 / month
$994 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
6.3
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition. The 2017 BMW X4 is an alternative approach to tall-riding SUVs, if you can even call it that. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 19 mpg 0 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 26 mpg 0 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 57.2 57.3
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 34.8 37.2
Front Leg Room (in)
39.9 40.4 40.8
Second Head Room (in)
39.1 37.4 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56 56 55.8
Front Head Room (in)
40.7 40 38.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 62.8 64.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8 8 6.7
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 110.6 113.1
Height, Overall (in)
66.1 63.9 62.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 63.4 65.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 74.1 76
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
27.6 17.7 17.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.6 17.7 17.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.3 49.4 49.4
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13 12.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 12.9 14.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.7 17.7 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39 39 38.7
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR18 P275/40WR19 P285/40VR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR18 P245/45WR19 P255/45VR20
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4030 4235 4145
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 9.5 20 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 8.5 20 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 210 150
Engine
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/182 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5000 355 @ 5800 362 @ 5500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1450 343 @ 1350 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 21 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 26 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 19 -
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.38 3.69
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.11 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67 0.72
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.29 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.14 3.24
Trans Order Code
205 2TB NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.67 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.84 0.86
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.71 5.35
Summary
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle Sports Activity Coupe 4MATIC
Vehicle Name
BMW X3 BMW X4 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 8.4 -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 NA
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
- -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- -
Overall Side Crash Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating Driver
- -
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- -
Rollover Rating
- -

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