8.2
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
Mercedes-Benz offers just one GLC wagon in Australia, with four-cylinder petrol power. It's polished but not perfect.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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BMW X3
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $198,415
$76,600 - $169,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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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 | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
