The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 63,400

€ 53,000

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes GLC 43 AMG is 2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
64.5
74.4
82.5
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
113.1
183.3
112.8
185.4
183.3 in
Length
185.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %

General
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
X253
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 276.823
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
362 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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11.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
11.24 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
28 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
494 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
494 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
157.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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