The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 47,700
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) Mercedes GLC 250 d
€ 57,100
 BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,100

ⓘ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 d is 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d 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 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
113.1
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d 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 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.64 %
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
X253
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLC 250 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 N57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N57-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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
201 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Performance

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20.24 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
47 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
694 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
694 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 250 d
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft