The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 40,500
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive20d
€ 45,800
 Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250
€ 40,500
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 xDrive20d is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
113.1
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

BMW X3 xDrive20d
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 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
175 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250

▶ REPLAY
22.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
22.99 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
621 mi
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
137.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLC 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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