2017 BMW X3 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2017 BMW X3

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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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,745

$55,475

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,050

$59,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$668 / month

$994 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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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 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package.

TCC Likes

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

Spacious, attractive interior
Wide range of engine and body choices
"Coupe" bodystyle is unique

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Safety features come at a price
"Coupe" loses some practicality
Base GLC300 can feel numb

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.2

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

113.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

65.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

49.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45VR20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4030

4145

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

150

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

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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