The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 50,200

€ 69,100

€ 50,200
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€ 69,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLC 300 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
64.5
74.4
82.5
65.7
74.8
82.7
74.4 in
Width
74.8 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
64.5 in
Height
65.7 in
113.1
183.3
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.59 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
X253
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
570 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft