BMW X3 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

BMW X3 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 M40i

The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 mixes strong V6 biturbo pace with everyday practicality for growing families and road trips. Expect higher fuel use and premium pricing in return.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety390 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 74

City 28 / 37

Budget / value 50 / 44

Road trip 65 / 57

Performance 30 / 33

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 53 / 49

Premium 61 / 56

Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 M40i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 M40i Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)
You need a third row or seven seats
SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
You want an electrified or plug-in option; this is gasoline-only
Despite strong power, it is not aimed at hardcore track driving

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

V6 biturbo punch (390 hp, 520 Nm) makes passing and merging easy
Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 250 km/h top speed headroom
Seats 5 with a useful 550 L trunk for family gear and travel
Signals point to a high safety standing for added peace of mind
Combined consumption of 10.9 L/100 km raises running costs
Premium price of 60,600 over non-performance alternatives
Usage signals mark winter driving as a weaker fit
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving per usage signals

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 M40i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 M40i uses 9.0 L/100km vs 10.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 puts out 390 hp vs 360 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Verdict

Related comparisons