This is our in-depth comparison review of the 2025 all-new BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

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00:00 X3 vs GLC exterior facts
02:15 X3 wheels and suspension
02:52 GLC wheels and suspension
03:48 Rear and lights
06:24 Engines
07:14 X3 interior and comfort
10:12 X3 cockpit
15:16 X3 ambient lighting
16:13 X3 rear seats
17:41 GLC rear seats
19:56 GLC interior and comfort
22:32 GLC cockpit
27:54 GLC ambient lighting
28:42 Trunk / boot comparison
31:36 X3 acceleration and Autobahn
37:12 X3 comfort and assistance
43:48 GLC acceleration and Autobahn
47:09 GLC comfort and agility
53:35 GLC assistance and difference
55:49 Fuel economy mpg
55:59 Price
57:12 Which one to buy?

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Data & facts:
BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC
Both optional Matrix LED

Length
X3: 4,76 m 187“ (Tansanite Blue)
GLC: 4,72 m 186“ (Patagonia Red)
GLC AMG: 4,75 m 187“

18-21“ wheels (21“ only for GLC AMG)
Suspension
X3: Base suspension, M Sport suspension or adaptive suspension or adaptive M suspension optional
GLC: Optional air suspension (not available on NA market) and optional rear-axle steering for Non-AMG up to 4,5°, for AMG up to 2,5 combined in a package
18-20“, AMG base 19“ and also up to 21“

X3 interior:
12,3“ instruments, 15“ infotainment
Econeer seating 100 % recycling standard in EU,
Optional or standard in US Veganza high grade leatherette in 3 colors
Optional still animal skin available
M Sport: Veganza/Alcantara Mix
Vegan steering wheel standard, M Sport steering animal

GLC interior:
12,3“ instruments, 12“ infotainment
Base seats in fabric/artico (EU) or artico/mbtex in US and UK
AMG seats Artico/microfibre, UK: animal skin
Optional performance seats
Steering wheel available in Carbon/Microfibre

Trunk / boot
X3: 570 l trunk (+20 l) - 1700 l, PHEV: 460 l - 1600 l
GLC: 620 l (PHEV 470 l)

Engines
X3: 2,0 l 4-cyl and 3,0 l 6-cyl petrol and diesel, PHEV base on 2,0 l petrol
GLC: 2,0 l 4cyl petrol and 2,0 l 4-cyl and 3,0 l 6-cyl petrol and diesel, PHEV base both on 2,0 l petrol and diesel

Prices
X3: starts 58.000 Euro, spec shown 73.000 Euro, US starts 50.000 USD, specced 57.000 USD
GLC: 55.000 Euro, spec shown 86.000 Euro, US starts 49.000 USD, specced 62.000 USD

GLC 43: starts 67.000 USD, 87.000 Euro
X3 M50: starts 64.000 USD, 83.000 Euro


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