The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 44,800
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive25i
€ 47,700
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250 d
€ 44,800
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive25i is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 d 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 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 d 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 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d

 REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft