The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,400

€ 69,100

€ 52,400
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 d is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes GLC 300 d
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 d
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.06 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300 d
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
X253
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 d
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
144 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 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
16.81 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 d
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
41 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
536 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
536 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 d
119.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 d
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