The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 59,900

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 400 d.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 400 d
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 400 d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.05 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 400 d
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 400 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 400 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 400 d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
478 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
641 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 d
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLC 400 d
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