The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 52,100

€ 46,100

€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW X3 xDrive30d is 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 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
183.3
113.1
183.3
183.3 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.63 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
706 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 220 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