The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 52,800

€ 52,000

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLC 350 d is 8.7 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.08 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
620 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
7.44 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
48 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
526 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd 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).
179 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L