The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 59,900

€ 53,200

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes GLC 400 d is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
64.5
74.4
82.5
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.5 in
Height
65.4 in
113.1
183.3
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.57 %

General
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
X253
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLC 400 d
325 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 400 d
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
12.96 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
641 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 d
641 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 400 d
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft