The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 50,200

€ 69,100

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLC 300 is 0.9 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
1639
1890
2096
1670
1901
2101
1890 mm
Width
1901 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2101 mm
1639 mm
Height
1670 mm
2873
4656
2810
4647
4656 mm
Length
4647 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2440 kg

Weight Difference:
250 kg
12.59 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
X253
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol 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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
370 NM
700 NM
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 300
7.17 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
39 mpg
43 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L