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2021 BMW
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| Invoice* | $40,490 to $53,140 | $39,950 to $47,000 |
| MPG - City | 21 - 25 | 21 - 22 |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 29 | 28 - 29 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4, Inline-6 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The BMW X3 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with comparable head- and legroom.
The BMW X3 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The BMW X3 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
When looking at overall length, the BMW X3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the BMW X3 is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
The BMW X3 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Warranty
The BMW X3 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.