
Compact luxury crossovers are ideal if you’re seeking a compelling blend of utility and style without having to pay full-size luxury SUV pricing. The BMW X3 has been a front-runner since the original model’s introduction in 2003, but it continues to face stiff competition from the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
BMW recently introduced a fully redesigned X3 for 2025, but is it enough to keep the Bavarian machine ahead of its longtime rival? Edmunds’ experts compared the two upscale sport-utility vehicles to find out.