The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 46,100
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 220 d
€ 53,300
 BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300

ⓘ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 xDrive35d.
Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d 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 xDrive35d 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 xDrive35d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.37 %
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
X253
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 xDrive35d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
168 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Performance

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
24.21 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
47 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
621 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
102.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 220 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft