The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 56,500

€ 56,100

€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW X3 xDrive30d is 2.1 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
66
74.4
84.2
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66 in
Height
64.5 in
112.8
185.4
113.1
183.3
185.4 in
Length
183.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.66 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
G01
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 300 e
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
261 hp
316 hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 300 e
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
107 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
107 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 e
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
716 mi
Range
1412 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
716 mi
1412 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 e
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).
41.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
41.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
84 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLC 300 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.9 cu ft