The BMW X3 is most often compared to the Mercedes GLC Class for good reason: both are German, offer good luxury, with a wide range of performance potential.
The GLC is more stylish, but the BMW offers a slightly better base powertrain.
The Audi Q5 is relatively conservative next to both—it’s the understated one of the bunch.
The Acura RDX goes all-in on tech and an advanced powertrain that includes a 10-speed automatic.
The Lincoln Corsair offers stateliness instead of performance or flash.
The conservative style of the Volvo XC60 is our off-the-beaten-path pick.
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 2020 BMW X3 |  2020 Acura RDX |  2020 Audi Q5#18 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs |  2020 Lincoln CorsairGet Your Price |  2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class |  2020 Volvo XC60 |
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The 2020 BMW X3 is excellent at delivering what crossover buyers want: luxury, capability, and a prestigious badge attached. |
The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list. |
The 2020 Audi Q5 has become the default luxury crossover SUV for many drivers for a reason: it’s very good. |
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair capitalizes on calm—and caps out near $60,000. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers. |
The 2020 Volvo XC60 delivers all the feel and substance of a luxury car, without any ostentatious attitude. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $41,950 | $37,800 | $43,300 | $35,945 | $42,500 | $40,150 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | Standard FWD | GLC 300 SUV | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Audi Q5 | 2020 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Lincoln Corsair | 2020 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2020 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Volvo XC60 | |
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