The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 46,600
€ 50,200
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 300.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
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 300
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %
General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
484 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
