The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 45,800
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250
€ 39,600
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 sDrive20i
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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 Mercedes GLC 250 is 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.5 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
113.1
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
183.3 in
Length
183.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.14 %
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
X253
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.920
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
208 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive20i

Performance

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive20i

 REPLAY
18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250
18.39 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive20i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
631 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 sDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft