The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 91,500
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19) Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
€ 80,300
 ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA XD3
€ 91,500
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 S AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3.
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3
64.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
74.4
82.5
66
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.5 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
113.1
184.2
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
112.8
185.7
184.2 in
Length
185.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %
ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLC 63 S 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 S 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
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
503 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD3
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3

Performance

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3

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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
8.81 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
22 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD3
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
383 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD3
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
202.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLC 63 S AMG
ALPINA XD3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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