BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 69.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe price is Rs. 72.46 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl and GLC Coupe provides the mileage of 12.7 kmpl.

X3 xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic vs GLC Coupe 300 4MATIC [2020-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	GLC Coupe
Price	Rs. 69.90 Lakh	Rs. 72.46 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1991 cc
Power	188 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 69.90 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

300 4MATIC [2020-2023]

Rs. 72.46 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

300 4MATIC [2020-2023]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		M264 Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Sequential)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		240
Mileage	ARAI: 13.38 kmpl	ARAI: 12.7 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		841
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS	Level 3
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (6)	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps	2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	10.25" LCD Display
Audio System	15 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)	Dual Tone (Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Black, Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Alpine White	Obsidian Black
	Black Sapphire	designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
	Tanzanite Blue	Mojave Silver
	Dune Grey	Graphite Grey
		Spectral Blue
		Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

5 Ratings

5.0/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.7Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport

I like BMW very much, the way it drifts and the smoothness it has. I really like it very much, its mileage is also good in diesel and its safety is also awesome, and its technology is also good.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

It's good in driving. It just roars too loud, just amazing looks over it and feel exclaimed. I know we cannot define it in just a few lines But I m sure you will like it and willing to have a drive in it.

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20 Used GLC Coupe

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X3 vs GLC Coupe Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 69.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe price is Rs. 72.46 Lakh. Hence BMW X3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and GLC Coupe is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, mileage of X3 is 13.38kmpl and for the 300 4MATIC [2020-2023] variant, mileage of GLC Coupe is 12.7kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to GLC Coupe

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to GLC Coupe?

For the xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the 300 4MATIC [2020-2023] variant, 1991 cc Petrol engine of GLC Coupe produces 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Length Width Height	4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm	4731 mm * 1890 mm * 1620 mm
Ground Clearance		201 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2873

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace		550 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	66

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage