The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 70,300

€ 52,400

€ 70,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 M40d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 300 d.
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
66
74.7
84.2
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.7 in
Width
74.4 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66 in
Height
64.5 in
112.8
185.7
113.1
183.3
185.7 in
Length
183.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.35 %

General
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
G01
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
322 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Performance
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300 d
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
13.49 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW X3 M40d
661 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
131.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
323 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLC 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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