The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 46,100
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 220 d
€ 47,400
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 Mercedes GLC 220 d is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
64.5 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
113.1
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
183.3 in
Length
179.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
X253
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N52-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
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
168 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
24.21 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
47 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
429 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
621 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
102.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft