2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance review
Mercedes-AMG's new high-performance medium SUV is a very different beast, swapping the old V8 for a stonking four-cylinder plug-in hybrid.
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2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2025 BMW X3 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
BMW X3
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
