BMW X3 vs Jaguar F-Pace vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
The classic luxury suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the BMW X3 as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Jaguar F-Pace if you want the lowest starting price (₹72.90 Lakh).
- Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the most power (415 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Jaguar F-Pace in short
The F-Pace is the last Jaguar you can buy new in India — and only while dealer stock lasts. Global production of every current Jaguar has ended as the brand resets itself as an electric-only marque, with jaguar.in now teasing the electric Type 01 expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Until stock runs out, the F-Pace is listed in a single R-Dynamic S trim at ₹72.90 lakh, petrol and diesel identically priced. If you want a new petrol or diesel Jaguar, this is the final window, and availability may end any week.
Full F-Pace prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
X3 vs F-Pace vs GLC — which should I buy?
Pick the BMW X3 as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Jaguar F-Pace if you want the lowest starting price (₹72.90 Lakh). Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the most power (415 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among X3, F-Pace, GLC?
The Jaguar F-Pace starts lowest at ₹72.90 Lakh, against ₹76.20 Lakh for the X3 and ₹77.00 Lakh for the GLC (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
BMW X3: not yet NCAP-tested; Jaguar F-Pace: not yet NCAP-tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC: not yet NCAP-tested.