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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
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BMW X3 M Competition
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
A well-rounded 5-seat AWD model with strong power, reassuring safety signals, and space for family trips. Efficiency and ultimate cargo capacity aren’t standouts, but it offers good value in its segment.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.9 L/100kmAWD
BMW X3 M Competition
Car B
BMW X3 M Competition
The BMW X3 M Competition blends supercar-grade pace with SUV practicality for performance-minded families. It excels on open roads, but its price and fuel use temper city and budget appeal.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety626 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 74 / 74
City 42 / 32
Budget / value 53 / 36
Road trip 62 / 57
Performance 34 / 45
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 52 / 47
Premium 51 / 64
Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC BMW X3 M Competition
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 258 hp make passing easy.
  • AWD builds confidence for winter and mixed-road trips.
  • Family-friendly space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk handle daily gear.
  • Positive safety signals and good value in its segment.

BMW X3 M Competition

  • Supercar-like acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) and 626 hp
  • Very high top speed (286 km/h) favors confident long-distance travel
  • Usable family space with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk
  • Premium positioning with a strong safety standing in our data

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC uses 8.9 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M Competition if…
More power
BMW X3 M Competition puts out 626 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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