The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 63 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
€ 35,600
€ 82,700
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 63 AMG.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
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
184.2
179.9 in
Length
184.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.49 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
469 hp
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
9.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
462 mi
Range
398 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
398 mi
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
