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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV 2015-2020 BMW X3 SUV 2017-2021
Spec height1 1.639 m 2
1 1.676 m Spec height1
 + 3.7 cm
1 + 8.1 cm
2 4.656 m Spec length
+ 5.2 cm 1 4.708 m Spec length
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BMW X3 SUV 2017 - 2021
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X3 (G01) SUV 2017 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) SUV 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X3 (G01) SUV 2017 is 5.2 cm longer and 3.7 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) SUV 2015. It has 8.1 cm more ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Compact
470.8 cm
+5.2
Length
465.6 cm
189.1 cm
+0.1
Width2
189 cm
213.8 cm
+4.2
Width incl. mirrors
209.6 cm
167.6 cm
+3.7
Height1
163.9 cm
286.4 cm
Wheelbase
287.3 cm
+0.9
20.4 cm
+8.1
Ground clearance3
12.3 cm
1790 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
1735 kg
5
Seats max.
5
550 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
505 l
1600 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1600 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 45000
Price EU7
€ 45791
+2%
$ 42650
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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