The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 56,100

€ 44,500

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 e is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
64.5
74.4
82.5
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
64.5 in
Height
65.9 in
113.1
183.3
110
179.9
183.3 in
Length
179.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.4 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
X253
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 274.920
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
316 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
14.16 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
107 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 e
107 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
1412 mi
Range
527 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 e
1412 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
41.7 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).
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 e
41.7 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
84 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 e
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









40.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft