BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
The X3 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹76.90 lakh against ₹77.00 lakh for the GLC. The GLC claims better mileage (up to 19.47 km/l).
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X3 vs GLC: specs and prices
| BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹76.90 L – ₹78.20 L | ₹77.00 L – ₹78.00 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.38–17.86 km/l | 14.72–19.47 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 8 | 7 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹76.90 L | ₹77.00 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
- The BMW X3 starts at ₹76.90 lakh ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz GLC starts at ₹77.00 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the X3 or the GLC?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The X3 has up to 8 airbags and the GLC up to 7.
- Which is better, the X3 or the GLC?
- The X3 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹76.90 lakh against ₹77.00 lakh for the GLC. The GLC claims better mileage (up to 19.47 km/l). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.


