The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA XD4 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 50,200
€ 83,300
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,300
ⓘ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 300 is 9.6 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the ALPINA XD4.
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
1639
1890
2096
1621
1938
2138
1890 mm
Width
1938 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1639 mm
Height
1621 mm
2873
4656
2864
4752
4656 mm
Length
4752 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
11.93 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
X253
Generation
G02
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 XD4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 bhp
383 bhp
ALPINA XD4
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
770 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
370 NM
770 NM
ALPINA XD4
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD4
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7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 300
7.17 kg/bhp
5.14 kg/bhp
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
39 mpg
41 mpg
ALPINA XD4
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
570 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD4
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
ALPINA XD4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
525 L









1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L
















