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Home›Consumption›Mercedes GLC 220 vs BMW X3

Consumption comparison

Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 vs BMW X3 xDrive20d G01: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

MercedesDiesel

GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254

2023

5,9 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

X3 xDrive20d G01

68 L · 2021

5,1 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

MercedesPetrol

GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 618€

10,79 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 813 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
924,8 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

X3 xDrive20d G01

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 354€

9,03 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 681 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
774,0 L per year
Annual gap X3 xDrive20d vs GLC 220 d 4MATIC+264 €/an≈ 151 L diesel

BMW X3 xDrive20d G01 costs 264 €/an less in energy than Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 151 L of diesel saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

264 €

≈ 133 L petrol 95

3 years

792 €

≈ 398 L petrol 95

5 years

1 320 €

≈ 663 L petrol 95

10 years

2 639 €

≈ 1326 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW X3 xDrive20d G01 versus Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Mercedes

GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,108 €/km1 618 €
BMW

X3 xDrive20d G01

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,090 €/km1 354 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X3 xDrive20d is about 15% cheaper than the Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The BMW X3 xDrive20d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.