The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT (19 - ..)
€ 53,000
€ 67,700
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Mercedes GLC 43 AMG.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
1676
1891
2138
1626
1890
2096
1891 mm
Width
1890 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2096 mm
1676 mm
Height
1626 mm
2864
4708
2873
4682
4708 mm
Length
4682 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2873 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2460 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.28 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
G01
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
385 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
249 bhp
385 bhp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
350 NM
520 NM
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
7.19 kg/bhp
4.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
39 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
561 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
561 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
136.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
205 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L














