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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).

BMW X3BMW X3₹76.90 L – ₹78.20 LMercedes-Benz GLCMercedes-Benz GLC₹77.00 L – ₹78.00 L

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X3 vs GLC: specs and prices

BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC
Ex-showroom price₹76.90 L – ₹78.20 L₹77.00 L – ₹78.00 L
Body typeSUVSUV
FuelPetrol, DieselPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomaticAutomatic
Seats55
Mileage (claimed)13.38–17.86 km/l14.72–19.47 km/l
Airbags (max)87
Crash-test ratingNot testedNot tested
Expert score8/108/10
Variants32
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.

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