The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 52,000
€ 45,800
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
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 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.03 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLC 250
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 250
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
478 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
Environmental Impact
179 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
