DARE TO COMPARE
BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
At a Glance: X3 vs. GLC
Imagine this: It’s a Saturday morning at 8 a.m. You accompany your partner on an early-morning golf outing. An avocado toast and mimosa brunch is being served afterward. You hear through the grapevine that there’s a wine tasting in the parlor room later in the evening. Possibility lies within your grasp. Much like with the freedom of a country club, ample opportunities await you in the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. At BMW of Meridian near Meridian, Philadelphia, and Laurel, MS, these SUVs are ready for you to take the helm. Eager to learn more about these vehicles’ performance, comfort amenities, and technology? Let’s get started!
See the Difference for Yourself
Select a category below to learn more about how the BMW X3 compares to the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
PERFORMANCE
Like the strength you wield behind a tennis racket, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC offer plenty of muscle and control in all your drives. Which one will you get behind the wheel of?
Sporty Performance
With thundering power and lightning reflexes, these sporty models both offer 2.0L turbo engines and available all-wheel drive systems. You’ll be zooming around town as fast as a match-winning point. It’s the difference in their highest engine configuration that sets them apart. The highest trims of the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC are both sharp shooters, serving drivers juiced-up rides wherever they go.
Maximum Horsepower
However, the BMW X3’s highest engine configuration offers greater output than that of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The BMW X3 M generates more horsepower. This means your SUV will have smoother acceleration than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC. If you’re looking for a sportier ride to the tennis court, the BMW X3 may be your best bet.
INTERIOR
Bring the serenity and relaxation of a spa into your BMW X3 or Mercedes-Benz GLC with their luxurious interiors. Whether you’re driving across town to work or heading to your vacation home, comfort is key.
Comfort Amenities
With these amenities, everyone will enjoy a great ride. While both SUVs provide roomy cabins with luxurious stylings, the BMW X3 supplies plentiful comfort amenities: Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror, Multi-zone Climate Control. The GLC offers its own slew of comfort technologies to enhance your travels.
Convenience
The BMW X3’s Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory offers a personal touch. This system can remember the most recently used settings for these functions as well: Climate-control temperature, Audio tone settings, Radio presets, Lighting preferences. Although the Mercedes-Benz GLC has a floating control cluster on the door panel to adjust your seat, you may find the additional memory function in the X3 to be the perfect amount of customization—perhaps even as comforting as that first sip of wine.
TECHNOLOGY
Of course, no trip is complete without the perfect entertainment and technology to accompany you. From the navigation to the sound systems, these models are known for their top-notch features inside the cabin.
Convenient Technology
Do you enjoy the convenience of room service? The BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC each offer a multimedia concierge service right on the dashboard display. The BMW Live Cockpit Plus and Mercedes-Benz User Experience are your vehicle’s hub of control and entertainment. They’re perfect for streaming music, navigating to a nearby upscale restaurant, or even ordering takeout.
Turn up the Music
Looking to accommodate your musical desires? You’ll feel like you’re seated in the front row at a concert with the Harmon Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System available with the X3. It includes 16 speakers. The GLC offers an impressive Burmester® 3D surround sound system, and it comes close with its 15 speakers.
Which One Are You Taking to the Country Club?
At BMW of Meridian near Meridian, Philadelphia, and Laurel, MS, we want you to enjoy yourself as much as you would during your country club’s happy hour. Thanks to its powerhouse engine configuration, plentiful luxury amenities, and illustrious technology, we believe the BMW X3 may better suit your lavish lifestyle. Want to see this savvy SAV® (Sports Activity Vehicle®) in action? Visit us today to schedule a test drive! All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new X3 for yourself are conveniently available right here online.
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