2019 BMW X3 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2019 Volvo XC60

2019 BMW X3

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2019 Volvo XC60

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	27	$51,325	$54,650
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	30	$38,630	$41,000
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	22	29	$40,490	$43,000

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	24	$57,528	$61,200
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	19	25	$53,580	$57,000
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$69,654	$74,100
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$66,552	$70,800
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$76,892	$81,800
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	27	$44,462	$47,300
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	22	27	$40,138	$42,700
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	27	$38,258	$40,700
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650

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T5 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	20	27	$46,483	$49,450
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	20	27	$39,574	$42,100
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	20	27	$46,013	$48,950
XC60 T5 FWD Inscription	22	29	$44,321	$47,150
XC60 T5 FWD Momentum	22	29	$37,412	$39,800
XC60 T5 FWD R-Design	22	29	$43,851	$46,650
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	19	27	$49,773	$52,950
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	19	27	$42,864	$45,600
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	19	27	$49,303	$52,450
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$57,387	$61,050
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$50,478	$53,700
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$56,917	$60,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,325

$57,528

$46,483

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,650

$61,200

$49,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$911 / month

$1020 / month

$824 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW X3 is a versatile compact crossover that delivers on rising expectations.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card.

The 2019 Volvo XC60 is the full picture: advanced powertrains, gorgeous interior, subtle exterior.

TCC Likes

Handsome exterior
Responsive and sharp powertrains
Standard automatic emergency braking this year

Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine

New, affordable front-wheel drive offering
Gorgeous interior
Competent powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Can easily reach more than $60,000
CarPlay with a subscription? Really?
Conservative compared to competitors

Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)

Can get pricey quickly
Not especially fuel efficient without a plug
Requires premium fuel

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.8

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.3

58.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.5

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

62.5

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

113.1

112.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.7

49.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

28.7

17.6

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

28.7

17.6

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

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)

13.7

14.2

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

17.4

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50WR19

P285/40VR20

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50WR19

P255/45VR20

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4277

4184

4105

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 9.5

19 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1520

384 @ 2500

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

355 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.69

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.25

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.80

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.8

8.4

7.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

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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