The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 44,500

€ 63,400

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 3.0d DPF is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 43 AMG.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
65.9
73
78.2
64.5
74.4
82.5
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.9 in
Height
64.5 in
110
179.9
113.1
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
11.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
527 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
494 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
162.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft