2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. 2025 BMW X3: Your Luxury SUV Buying Guide.
September 03 2025,
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC presents itself with sleek styling and modern sophistication, while the 2025 BMW X3 holds on to a bold and athletic SUV stance. Both stand out on the road, with the GLC leaning toward polished elegance and the X3 embracing a sportier, upright profile. Either way, these vehicles deliver the premium curb appeal drivers expect.
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Performance That Powers Every Drive
The base engine on the Mercedes-Benz GLC delivers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, balancing efficiency with dynamic acceleration. On the BMW X3, the base engine also produces 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, making both models evenly matched at the entry level. Where things get exciting, the AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE trim surges ahead with 671 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque, while the BMW X3 M50 generates 393 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. For electrified choices, the GLC offers a plug-in hybrid variant with 313 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, while the X3 currently does not provide a PHEV option in Canada.
Interior Space for Everyday Comfort
Inside the GLC, you’ll find 40.7 inches of front legroom and 37.4 inches in the rear, complemented by 41.3 inches of front headroom and 39.7 inches in the back. The BMW X3 offers 40.2 inches of front legroom and 36.3 inches in the rear, with 40.5 inches of front headroom and 38.2 inches in the back. Both models seat five comfortably, but the GLC gives you a little extra room to stretch out on longer drives.
Technology That Keeps You Connected
Both SUVs bring must-have technology like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and intuitive touchscreen systems. The Mercedes-Benz GLC, however, introduces MBUX with natural voice control, an augmented reality navigation system, and a fully digital cockpit, creating an advanced and futuristic feel. The BMW X3 features the familiar iDrive interface, which is reliable and refined, but its approach feels more traditional compared to the immersive setup inside the GLC.
Efficiency and Smarter Driving
Fuel use is another area where both shine, but in different ways. The GLC lineup integrates mild-hybrid assist technology, boosting efficiency across trims while also offering the plug-in hybrid option for drivers looking to cut down fuel stops. The BMW X3, while efficient in its gas-powered form, does not include a PHEV model, making the GLC the more versatile choice for Canadians easing into electrification.
Experience the GLC at Mercedes-Benz Langley
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2025 BMW X3 both deliver when it comes to style, performance, and everyday practicality. But if you want to see how the GLC blends modern technology with refined comfort, the team at Mercedes-Benz Langley is ready to help. Visit us to explore this luxury SUV firsthand and discover why it’s built to elevate drives across British Columbia.
