The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 44,800
€ 52,800
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 xDrive25i is 8.7 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the Mercedes GLC 350 d.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
1674
1853
1987
1639
1890
2096
1853 mm
Width
1890 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2096 mm
1674 mm
Height
1639 mm
2795
4569
2873
4656
4569 mm
Length
4656 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2873 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1890 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.17 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
E83
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 642.873


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
250 NM
620 NM
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
8.51 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
30 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
438 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
228 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L





















