The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 45,800
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250
€ 47,400
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 45,800
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 250 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 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 250 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 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.69 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
X253
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.920
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
208 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250
18.39 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
36 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
429 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
631 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
123.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 250
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 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