The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 41,300
€ 47,700
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20d BluePerformance is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
F25
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 manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 250 d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
