The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 55,000

€ 52,800

€ 55,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW X3 xDrive35i is 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
65.4
74.1
82.6
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.4 in
Height
64.5 in
110.6
183.3
113.1
183.3
183.3 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
F25
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 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.873


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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