Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3 M40i

GLC vs 5 Series vs X3 M40i Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	18	16
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Braking Performance	-	-	33
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	Driver	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	Driver	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual	-	Rear - Manual
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	-	LED on front
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

GLC vs 5 Series vs X3 M40i Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	240	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.2	6.5	4.9
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	15.7	10.49
  Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	-	B58 Turbocharged I6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	No	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	4WD	RWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	6
  Suspension - Front	-	-	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
  Suspension - Rear	-	-	Five-link axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R18	245 / 45 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R19	-	275 / 40 R20
  Spare Wheel	Steel	-	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	620	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	62	-	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4716	5165	4716
  Width (mm)	1890	2156	1897
  Height (mm)	1640	1518	1669
  Wheelbase (mm)	2888	3105	2864
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	130
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	4	4

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