The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
€ 47,400

€ 91,500

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,500
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
65.9
73
78.2
64.5
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
110
179.9
113.1
184.2
179.9 in
Length
184.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.46 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 177.980


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
503 hp
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
429 mi
Range
383 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
383 mi
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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