The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 50,200
€ 45,000
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes GLC 300 is 2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
64.5
74.4
82.5
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
113.1
183.3
112.8
185.4
183.3 in
Length
185.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.920
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
570 mi
Range
569 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
569 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
