The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

€ 53,300
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 52,800
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) Mercedes GLC 350 d
€ 53,300
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 slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive35d is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 350 d.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
113.1
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.07 %
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
E83
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.873
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
282 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 350 d

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d

 REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
15.24 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
534 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
160.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft