BMW X3 F25 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

2010–2017 vs 2015–2022 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 F25 4,657 mm, GLC X253 4,679 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: X3 F25 5.1 l/100 km, GLC X253 2.6 l/100 km.
Power: X3 F25 100–230 kW, GLC X253 120–375 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 F25 35 items (Base), GLC X253 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X3 F252010–2017 · 12 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, AdvantageSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLC X2532015–2022 · 14 engines · Standard, Exclusive, AMG Line, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 F252010–2017no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLC X2532015–2022no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,648 mm–4,657 mm	Length4,656 mm–4,679 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,890 mm–1,931 mm
Height	Height1,661 mm–1,678 mm	Height1,636 mm–1,653 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,873 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance212 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–181 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume550 l	Trunk volume395 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–2,010 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank67 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2015–2022
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)	Power120–375 kW (163–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · sDrive18d	Lowest consumption2.6 l/100 km · 350 e 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · xDrive35d	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X3 F25 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 4,679 mm, BMW X3 F25 4,657 mm (a 22 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,873 vs 2,810 mm. Boot: 550 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 F25 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

The most frugal BMW X3 F25 uses 5.1 l/100 km (sDrive18d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 2.6 l/100 km (350 e 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 F25 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

The strongest BMW X3 F25 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (xDrive35d); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 375 kW (510 hp) (AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+).

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