The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 e 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (16 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
€ 53,100
€ 45,700
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 e is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.17 %
General
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 350 e
316 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 e
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 e
14.13 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 e
94 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
1243 mi
Range
562 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 e
1243 mi
562 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 e
47.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
95 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 e
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
