Compare BMW X3 M vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV

Engine

3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Other

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 14 MPG

Hwy: 19 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 24 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

54

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41

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

473 hp @ 5600 rpm

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

442 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Other

All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

41.4 ft

38.2 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

20" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 10"

20" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Multi-Link

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/45ZR20

P255/45VR20

Rear Tire

P265/45ZR20

P285/40VR20

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

16 MPG

21 MPG

City

14 MPG

18 MPG

Highway

19 MPG

24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.1 Tons/yr

8.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

240.8 miles

313.2 miles

Cruising Range Highway

326.8 miles

417.6 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

186.2 in

183.5 in

Height

65.6 in

64.1 in

Max Width

74.7 in

74.4 in

Front Width

63.9 in

64.4 in

Rear Width

63.1 in

65 in

Wheelbase

112.8 in

113.1 in

Ground Clearance

8 in

6.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.4 in

40.8 in

Front Seat Headroom

41.1 in

41.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.4 in

37.3 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in

38.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,620 lbs

4,173 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

62.7 ft³

40.6 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

28.7 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

28.7 ft³

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Sunstone Metallic, Priority 1

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic, Late availability.
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

Black w/Beige Stitching, Full Leather Merino/Alcantara Upholstery
Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Adelaide Grey/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, BMW Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Sakhir Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, BMW Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Cranberry Red/Black, Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Optional

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Optional

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW X3 M vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary