The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
€ 47,700

€ 44,000

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 8.7 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0si.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
1639
1890
2096
1674
1853
1987
1890 mm
Width
1853 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1639 mm
Height
1674 mm
2873
4656
2795
4569
4656 mm
Length
4569 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.63 %

General
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
X253
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol 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
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
201 bhp
268 bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
500 NM
315 NM
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
9.18 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
56 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
621 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L