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BMW 3-Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or Mercedes-Benz GLC? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and GLC. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.74.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i XDrive Petrol AT and Mercedes-Benz GLC Price starts at Rs.75.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GLC 300 4MATIC. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 374 Ps 5500-6500 rpm power whereas Mercedes-Benz GLC is a 4 cylinder, 1999 cc Engine can generate 258 bhp @ 5800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and GLC has a mileage of 14.72 kmpl (base model).

3-Series vs GLC

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesMercedes-Benz GLC
PriceRs.74.90 LakhRs.75.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1998 cc1999 cc
Power374 Ps 5500-6500 rpm258 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl14.72 kmpl
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BMW 3-Series M340i XDrive Petrol AT car
M340i XDrive Petrol AT
Rs. 74.90 Lakh
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Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300 4MATIC car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
86.59 Lakh
Price Breakup
87.75 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.6
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
550 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
374 Ps 5500-6500 rpm
258 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Colors
Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
GLC Images
GLC Images
GLC Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Electrically Adjustable
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Opening and Closing
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
LED
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
DYNAMIC air suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle
DYNAMIC air suspension
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyre Size
225 / 40 R19
235/55 R19
Rear Tyre Size
255 / 35 R19
235 / 55 R19
Turning Radius
6 meters
5.9 meters
Tyre Size Spare
-
235/55 R19
Wheels Size
R19
R19

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Tachometer
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Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
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Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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11.9 inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
16
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AM/FM Radio
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-
USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited Kms
3 Years
Extended Warranty
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6 Years

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1998 cc
1999 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
No. of Cylinders
6
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
9 Speed
Power
374 Ps 5500-6500 rpm
258 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
500 Nm
400 Nm @ 2000 - 3200 rpm
Battery Capacity
1.08 kwh
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Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
ARAI Certified Economy
13.02 kmpl
14.72 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
240 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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Cooled and heated
AC
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Rear AC Vents
Separate Zone& Vents Behind Front Armrest& Common Fan Speed Control
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
4
5
Keyless Entry
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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check
Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4713 mm
4716 mm
Width
1827 mm
1890 mm
Height
1440 mm
1640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
2888 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
201 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
62 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
6.3 Litres
Boot Space
480 Litres
550 Litres
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2000 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • Comfortable cabin
  • Great looks
  • More power
Cons
  • Average cargo space
  • Quite expensive
  • Standard options are lacking
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz GLC

Safety

3-Series comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. GLC has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

3-Series has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 130 mm. It is 1827 mm wide, 1440 mm high and 4713 mm long. It has 1670 kg kerb weight and 2515 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, GLC is an with doors and seats ,62 Litres fuel tank capacity, 550 Litres boot space, 201 mm ground clearance.It has 1640 mm height, 4716 mm length, 1890 mm width, and 2000 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And GLC comes with 4WD and 9 Speed Automatic transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner Reviews

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  • GLC Review
    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
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    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      2 Year ago
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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    • K
      Karan
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      This car very perfect but spare part very high price.
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    • DD
      Dr Dhananjay
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Executive brand and safety features Good experience
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