2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3

From first-class tickets to the latest smartphone, you know all the best things in life are worth upgrading. So, why not upgrade your SUV too? A luxury SUV is the perfect thing to transform your morning commute into a first-class trip, but which one is right for you?

The team at Mercedes-Benz of Hanover is here to help you answer that with our 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. 2022 BMW X3 comparison. If you’re in the Hanover, Plymouth, and Braintree, MA, areas, visit us to get behind the wheel of the 2022 GLC. Until you can come by, read on to learn the highlights of these giants of luxury.

Embrace the Road

While a luxury SUV is known for its sumptuous interior, there’s nothing to say it can’t prove its worth on the road as well. To help you make your decision, we’ve put the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and the BMW X3 to the test on the track.

The 2022 GLC comes equipped with a standard 2.0L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. This powertrain boasts 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This motor is paired to a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission for smooth shifting with no input from you required.

On the other hand, the 2022 BMW X3 has a standard 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine. This motor offers 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is paired to an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, which provides less efficiency than the 2022 GLC does.

Make Luxury Your Own

You’re not purchasing a luxury SUV because you want to blend into the crowd. You want to stand out with a vehicle that reflects you inside and out.

The 2022 BMW X3 has 10 available exterior colors to choose from and five wheel options to fully complete your exterior customization. Opening the door, you’ll have seven types of upholstery to choose from and four interior trims.

However, if you’re committed to customization, then you may be better off with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC. This luxury SUV has a dozen exterior colors to choose from and eight options for the wheels, which is nearly double the amount for the BMW X3. When you go inside, you’ll find four interior trims, just like the BMW, but 10 choices of upholstery.

Staying Safe on the Go

The most important features to consider are the ones that help you and your family reach your destination safe and sound. Both the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 have safety and driver-assistive systems, such as Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist.

However, if, like many of us, you find yourself in the busy grocery store parking lot after work competing with everyone else for a parking spot, maybe consider the 2022 GLC. This luxury SUV comes standard with PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, which can help steer you in and out of parking spots.

While similar features are available for the BMW X3, you’ll have to add the optional Parking Assistance Package to get a parking assist system.