The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 52,800
€ 44,500
€ 52,800
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 350 d is 8.7 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1639
1890
2096
1674
1853
1987
1890 mm
Width
1853 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1639 mm
Height
1674 mm
2873
4656
2795
4569
4656 mm
Length
4569 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2350 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.53 %
General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
X253
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.873
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
620 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
7.44 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
526 mi
Range
527 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L























