BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Interior Specs of the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC

When it's time to head out on your next family road trip, you want to know that you have enough room inside your SUV's cabin for your family and your luggage. With both the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, you'll have a standard 2-row cabin with a standard seating capacity for five passengers, including the driver.

Now, when you're loading up your bags before you head to the airport, you'll probably be able to fit a few more suitcases in the trunk of the BMW, as you can see in the table below:

Even with a cabin full of passengers, you'll get almost 10 additional cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats in the BMW X3 compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC. So, if you're taking the Mercedes-Benz to the airport, you may have to leave a suitcase or two at home.

Powerful and Efficient BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC

As you cruise through Alabama in your luxury SUV, you want a vehicle that won't break your stride with a pit-stop at the pump. While both the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC are highly efficient, you may be able to go farther between fill-ups in the BMW:

As you can see from the table above, not only does the BMW X3 get a higher EPA-estimated MPG than the Mercedes-Benz with its standard 2.0L I-4 engine when equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), it also has a hybrid powertrain that can extend your stops between fill-ups even more. Unfortunately, the Mercedes-Benz GLC doesn't have a hybrid option.

However, if you want a powerful drive, both SUVs have you covered. They both come standard with a 2.0L turbocharged I-4 engine that generates more than 250 horsepower. They also both have an available performance line with a 3.0L V6 engine that produces more than 380 horsepower.