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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLC comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes GLC?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,270 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 31 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
GLC
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries very slightly more – 575 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLC is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Mercedes GLC
BMW 3 Series Touring
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes GLC
The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes GLC
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
186 - 472 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
137 - 347 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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