The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 43,800
€ 47,700
€ 43,800
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 xDrive20i is just 0.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
1661
1881
2098
1639
1890
2096
1881 mm
Width
1890 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2096 mm
1661 mm
Height
1639 mm
2810
4657
2873
4656
4657 mm
Length
4656 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2873 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2325 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.9 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
F25
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
270 NM
500 NM
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 250 d
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10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
10 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
41 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
603 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
603 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 xDrive20i
130.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L




















