Today we will be looking at BMW X3 German competitors (Audi Q5 and Mercedes Benz GLC) who pride themselves as premium luxury car brands. Although there are other car brands such as Lexus or Land Rover we will focus on the aforementioned three because of their similarities, common features, and the fact that they pride themselves as having come from the Deutschland, ignoring the Porsche Macan because of its starting price point of $57,000 topping out at $81,250 making it similarly priced to the larger SUVs and the Volvo XC60 which just missed out as I look at long term luxury brands that sell both luxury and sports vehicles of similar designs. Here we will see about BMW X3 Competitors
BMW X3
For those of you who want the BMW X5 or X6, yet cannot afford them. The X3 remedies this by entering the fray of luxury SUV, although compact hence the denomination X3. It still has much to offer. The biggest of the three, The BMW X3 boasts larger dimensions compared to the Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5.
Also, the BMW X3 boasts of the best engine and handling of the three, with the standard 248-horse power four-cylinder, which is enough powerful middling out in the fuel consumption with 28mpg with the Mercedes GLC topping trio at 25mpg and the Audi Q5 with the smaller engine at 31 mpg.
Price range: $43,000- $70,000
Mercedes GLC
Fashionable is also functional in a GLC. The roomy, 40/20/40-split rear seat power-folds down that it prides itself on allows for a comfortable 5-seater experience. The GLC falls into the Mercedes contemporary curse more luxurious than it is entertaining to drive, something that cannot be said about the other two especially fuel consumption where the Mercedes gobbles up gas comparable to a larger SUV. The BMW X3 handles better while the Audi Q5 has great fuel consumption because of its smaller based engine.
However, if you are the extroverted being who prefers looks and luxury to handle and fuel efficiency this is your car.
Price range: $43,850 – $74,900
Audi Q5
Comes with a new plug-in hybrid and gains a larger battery; minor appearance changes in 2022 and although Audi has always been my preferred car of choice and as good as the new Audi Q5 is, the BMW X3 is just a little better overall. Smaller than the BMW the Audi Q5 comes up short of the class in terms of cargo space.
Even the most premium Audi Q5 cannot keep up with the BMW and Mercedes premium packages. The Audi SQ5 which is the top range with a 349-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine is plenty but ultimately does not match the power found in the premium rivals such as the BMW X3 M and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. Luckily this means that although their starting prices are similar the Audi premium package is the cheapest of the three topping out at $57,100.
Price range: $44,100 – $57,100.
Conclusion
These small SUVs sector has become a popular choice globally because of their price points, size, and outdoor-based capabilities but anyone who buys them is not buying them to go off-roading, nope the most these crossover SUVs will do instead will be to go shopping in town or pick the kids from soccer practice. And that is okay because off-roading would probably damage them and the German brands are known for high maintenance costs and steep declines in their values the second they leave the dealership.
Your choice depends completely on your preference as you will notice after taking a hard look at these crossover SUVs exterior and interior, especially the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. They could be long-lost twins. With similar price points, features, and looks, the ball is in your park to choose from.
FAQs
How many seats are offered in the BMW X3?
The BMW X3 is a compact Sports Utility Vehicle that can seat up to 5 people in spacious comfort, as is the norm for most compact SUVs also the Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC seat up to 5 people.
What is the towing capacity of the BMW X3?
When properly equipped with its full performance capacity, the BMW X3 can tow up to 4 tonnes.
How many trims does the 2022 BMW X3 have?
Three. With the most premium being the X3 M price ranging at $70,000, the middle tier package the X3 M40i price range at $57,000, and the starting package X3 sDrive30i/ X3 xDrive30i price ranging between $43,700/$45,700.
Does the BMW X3 come in a hybrid?
The BMW X3 is also available in a plug-in hybrid version. With the 2022 range being the largest hybrid engine they have put in a BMW X3.
Is the BMW X3 the same size as the Audi Q5?
The BMW X3 and 2021 Audi Q5 are very comparable in size, but the BMW X3 is marginally larger with a more powerful engine, especially in the M package that motor-heads live for
Is BMW X3 bigger than Mercedes GLC?
Yes, but barely, the BMW offers 28 cubic feet of space behind its popular 40/20/40 split-folding second row and up to 62 cubic feet when those seats are folded. The Mercedes counters with 19 and 56 cubic feet in those measures meaning that the BMW is one of the larger compact SUVs and I am not talking about the BMW grill that we all love so much.