Compare 2021 BMW X3 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 24 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,931 lbs

4,235 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

N/A

3,500 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

27 MPG

20 MPG

City

25 MPG

17 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6 Tons/yr

8.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

430 miles

295.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

498.8 miles

417.6 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.9 in

187 in

Height

66 in

62.4 in

Max Width

74.4 in

76 in

Front Width

63.8 in

64.5 in

Rear Width

64.4 in

65.2 in

Wheelbase

112.8 in

113.1 in

Ground Clearance

7.2 in

6.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.3 in

40.8 in

Front Seat Headroom

41.1 in

38.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.4 in

37.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in

38.3 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

55.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

62.7 ft³

36.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

28.7 ft³

36.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

28.7 ft³

36.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7"

20" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7"

20" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Multi-Link

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/60HR18

P255/45VR20

Rear Tire

P225/60HR18

P285/40VR20

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Black
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Brilliant Blue
Graphite Grey
Lunar Blue
Mojave Silver
Obsidian Black
Selenite Gray
Cardinal Red Metallic
Diamond White Metallic
Selenite Grey Magno, Late Availability.

Standard Interior Materials

Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
Platinum White Pearl/Blk, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

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

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Standard

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

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

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

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Optional

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 2021 BMW X3 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary