The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 52,800
€ 70,300
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLC 350 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 M40d.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
64.5
74.4
82.5
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
113.1
183.3
112.8
185.7
183.3 in
Length
185.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.05 %
General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
X253
Generation
G01
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 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.873
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
526 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
