The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 86,400

€ 80,300

€ 86,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLC 63 AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3.
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
63.8
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
63.8 in
Height
66 in
113.1
184.3
112.8
185.7
184.3 in
Length
185.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %

General
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
X253
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
469 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD3
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3
Performance
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3
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9.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
9.47 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
19 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD3
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
336 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
336 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD3
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
231.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 63 AMG
ALPINA XD3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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