Compare the BMW iX3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
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Choosing between these two electric family SUVs comes down to whether you prefer driver appeal or outright quietness. On twisty roads, the BMW iX3 feels impressively agile and remains more fun to drive, while its cabin materials also feel more rock-solid. By contrast, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is eerily silent on the motorway, making its rival seem loud beside it. The Mercedes-Benz also scores practical points with a slightly roomier rear seat, a larger boot, and the ability to tow heavier trailers. Both models give you peace of mind with three-year, unlimited-mileage warranties from the factory.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 570 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,740 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,858 mm x 1,913 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg | Towing capacity 2,400 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 85 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name GLC 250 260kW 85kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size Electric • 354 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 2 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 85 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres | Boot (seats up) 570 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,740 litres |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,858 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,913 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.97 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 12.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.