2021 BMW X3 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 BMW X3

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	27	$53,140	$56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	25	29	$40,490	$43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$46,630	$49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$42,350	$45,000
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$65,505	$69,900

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	24	$61,006	$64,900
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$56,306	$59,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$72,286	$76,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	15	22	$69,466	$73,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$79,430	$84,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	28	$48,551	$51,650
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$42,488	$45,200
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$40,608	$43,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,140

$61,006

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$64,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$1082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

TCC Likes

The best BMW to buy?
Strong engine choices
Decent standard safety gear

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Mighty expensive when loaded up
Wallflower styling
Grabby hybrid brakes

Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

37.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

187

Height, Overall (in)

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

28.7

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

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)

4317

4235

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

365 @ 1520

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

382 @ 5800

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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)

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.7

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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