The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 45,200
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 59,900
 Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLC 400 d
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900

ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 400 d.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
73
78.2
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
113.1
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.96 %
Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 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 manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 400 d

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 400 d

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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
641 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft