The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 91,500
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19) Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
€ 69,100
 ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
€ 91,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100

ⓘ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. The Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG is 1.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
74.4
82.5
65.7
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
74.8
82.7
74.4 in
Width
74.8 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
64.5 in
Height
65.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
113.1
184.2
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
183
184.2 in
Length
183 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.24 %
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
X253
Generation
F25
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 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
503 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
8.81 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
22 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
383 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
202.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft