The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 68,700
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLC 220 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 M40i.
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
64.5
74.4
82.5
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
113.1
183.3
112.8
185.7
183.3 in
Length
185.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
X253
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 651.921
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
168 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
24.21 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
47 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
621 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
102.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
