BMW X3 G45 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X254?

2024–present vs 2022–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 G45 4,755 mm, GLC X254 4,771 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: X3 G45 570 l, GLC X254 620 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 G45 1.6 l/100 km, GLC X254 0.5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 G45 140–293 kW, GLC X254 120–500 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 G45 40 items (Base), GLC X254 37 items (Avantgarde).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X3 G452024–present · 6 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, M Sport ProSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLC X2542022–present · 11 engines · Avantgarde, AMG Line, Advanced, Advanced PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 G452024–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLC X2542022–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,755 mm	Length4,716 mm–4,771 mm
Width	Width1,920 mm	Width1,890 mm–1,911 mm
Height	Height1,660 mm	Height1,639 mm–1,640 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,865 mm	Wheelbase2,888 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm–208 mm	Ground clearance160 mm–186 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l–570 l	Trunk volume470 l–620 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,795 kg–2,205 kg	Curb weight1,850 kg–2,415 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–65 l	Fuel tank49 l–65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2022–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines11
Power	Power140–293 kW (190–398 hp)	Power120–500 kW (163–680 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 30e xDrive	Lowest consumption0.5 l/100 km · 300 de 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · M50 xDrive	Best 0–100 km/h3.5 s · AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed275 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Avantgarde
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Avantgarde
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · M Sport	Items in the top trim38 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort13 · 12
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✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 8
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging—	Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 8
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 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 G45 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X254?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 4,771 mm, BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm (a 16 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,888 vs 2,865 mm. Boot: 620 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 G45 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X254?

The most frugal BMW X3 G45 uses 1.6 l/100 km (30e xDrive); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 0.5 l/100 km (300 de 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 G45 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X254?

The strongest BMW X3 G45 makes 293 kW (398 hp) (M50 xDrive); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 500 kW (680 hp) (AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE).

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