The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 36,600
€ 52,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 350 d.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
65.4
74.1
82.6
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.4 in
Height
64.5 in
110.6
183
113.1
183.3
183 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.21 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
F25
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.873
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
