The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 47,700
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250 d
€ 46,600
 BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 d is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
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 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
113.1
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
183.3 in
Length
179.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
201 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20.24 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
47 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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).
176.9 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft