The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 53,000
€ 52,800
€ 53,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW X3 xDrive30i is 2 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.28 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
G01
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.873
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
249 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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15.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.85 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
33 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
561 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
561 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 xDrive30i
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
