Short answer: the Range Rover Evoque is the cheapest and the most compact of these three, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has the most powerful petrol engine, and the BMW X3 sits between them on price. The Evoque starts at ₹64.86 lakh*, the X3 at ₹69.90 lakh* and the GLC at ₹77.00 lakh* ex-showroom. All three are five-seat SUVs with all-wheel drive and 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines.
Key facts.
Range Rover Evoque: from ₹64.86 lakh*. A 249hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol or a 204hp 2.0-litre diesel.
BMW X3: ₹69.90 lakh* to ₹78.20 lakh*. The 20 xDrive petrol makes 190hp and 310Nm, and a 2.0-litre diesel is also offered.
Mercedes-Benz GLC: from ₹77.00 lakh*. A 258hp, 400Nm petrol or a 197hp, 440Nm diesel.
Price and specifications compared.
Range Rover Evoque | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹64.86 lakh | ₹69.90 lakh | ₹77.00 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre turbo, 249hp | 2.0-litre turbo, 190hp, 310Nm | 2.0-litre turbo, 258hp, 400Nm |
Diesel | 2.0-litre, 204hp | 2.0-litre | 2.0-litre, 197hp, 440Nm |
Drive | AWD | xDrive AWD | 4Matic AWD |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Body | Compact SUV | Mid-size SUV | Mid-size SUV |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Evoque | It starts ₹5.04 lakh* below the X3 and ₹12.14 lakh* below the GLC. |
Petrol power | GLC | 258hp and 400Nm, against 249hp for the Evoque and 190hp for the X3. |
Diesel power | Evoque | 204hp, against 197hp for the GLC. The GLC diesel has 440Nm of torque. |
City size | Evoque | It is the most compact of the three, which helps in tight streets and parking. |
Cabin size | X3 and GLC | Both are larger mid-size SUVs. If rear-seat and boot space matter most, sit in all three before you decide. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Range Rover Evoque if you want Range Rover design, a strong petrol or diesel, and the lowest price, and you do not need a large back seat.
Choose the BMW X3 if you want a bigger cabin than the Evoque at a lower price than the GLC.
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the most powerful petrol or the most diesel torque of the three, and the price is less important.
Test drive the Evoque in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can arrange an Evoque test drive and an on-road quote for your city and registration type. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR, and read which Land Rover models are made in India and what they cost.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Evoque, X3 or GLC?
The Range Rover Evoque, from ₹64.86 lakh* ex-showroom. The BMW X3 starts at ₹69.90 lakh* and the Mercedes-Benz GLC at ₹77.00 lakh*.
Which has the most powerful petrol engine?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC, with 258hp and 400Nm. The Evoque petrol makes 249hp and the X3 20 xDrive makes 190hp.
Is the Range Rover Evoque available with a diesel engine?
Yes. The Evoque is offered with a 204hp 2.0-litre diesel as well as the 249hp petrol.
How many seats does the Evoque have?
Five. The BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC are also five-seaters.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: Range Rover Evoque, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Range Rover Evoque, checked November 2026
Autocar India: BMW X3, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mercedes-Benz GLC, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
