Compare 2021 BMW X4 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2021 Porsche Macan

2021 BMW X4
#9 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
#9 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Porsche Macan
#14 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
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M40i Sports Activity Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X4 M40i Sports Activity Coupe 21 27 $57,880 $61,700
X4 xDrive30i Sports Activity Coupe 23 29 $48,490 $51,600
X4 M Sports Activity Coupe 14 19 $68,760 $73,400
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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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AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Macan AWD 19 23 N/A $52,100
Macan GTS AWD 17 22 N/A $72,100
Macan S AWD 18 24 N/A $60,200
Macan Turbo AWD 17 21 N/A $84,600
Pricing
Invoice Price
$57,880
$61,006
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$61,700
$64,900
$52,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1028 / month
$1082 / month
$868 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.0
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 BMW X4 is a crossover worth coveting, though our money would be on the more practical, cheaper, and really not much different X3. 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. A natural athlete, the Porsche Macan is the standard-bearer for sporty small SUVs and it’s priced to match
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 17 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 24 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.8 - -
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 38.3 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56 55.8 -
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 38.9 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 57.3 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.5 37.2 -
Front Leg Room (in)
40.7 40.8 -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.3 76 76.2
Track Width, Front (in)
63.2 64.5 65.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.2 6.7 -
Length, Overall (in)
187.4 187 184.9
Height, Overall (in)
63.8 62.4 63.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
65.6 65.2 65
Wheelbase (in)
112.8 113.1 110.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
50.5 - 52.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
18.5 18 17.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
18.5 18 17.6
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 12.6 13
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)
13.7 14.2 13.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2 17.4 19.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39 38.7 39.3
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/50HR19 P285/40VR20 P255/55WR18
Rear Tire Order Code
258 NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/50HR19 P255/45VR20 P235/60WR18
Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
258 NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4323 4235 4099
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 20 X 8.5 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 20 X 8.5 18 X 9
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
365 @ 1520 384 @ 2500 273 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 3.0 L/183 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
382 @ 5800 385 @ 6100 248 @ 5000
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 Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 20 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 24 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 17 19
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.00 5.35 3.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.69 4.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 2.25 1.41
Trans Type
8 9 7
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.21 0.79
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.72 -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.46 4.80 2.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.24 2.15
Trans Order Code
2TB NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.64 1.03
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.86 0.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 0.63
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X4 Mercedes-Benz GLC Porsche Macan
Body Style
Sports Activity Coupe 4MATIC Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 8.9 8.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 4.0 -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 4409
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 4409
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500 4409
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 441
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 441
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 150 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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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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2021 BMW X4
  • 2022 BMW X4 arriving; 2021s sold out
  • Lease: From $629 for 36 months
  • Rebate: Up to $1,500 off
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
  • 2021 GLC-Class on sale now
  • Lease: From $499/mo.
  • Rebates: No cash rebates
  • Finance: 2.99% + payment credit
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