The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 50,200
€ 68,700
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLC 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 M40i.
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
64.5
74.4
82.5
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
113.1
183.3
112.8
185.7
183.3 in
Length
185.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
X253
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 274.920
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
570 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
