Sur 0–100 km/h, GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 gagne (7,77 s vs 7,91 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 | X3 xDrive20d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,77 s−0,14 s | 7,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,67 s−0,11 s | 15,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s−0,66 s | 29,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h+9 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,70 kg/hp | 9,66 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 | X3 xDrive20d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,83 s | 2,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,50 s | 5,31 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,77 s | 7,91 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,79 s | 11,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,54 s | 21,87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36,44 s | 48,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,67 s | 15,78 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 29,23 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the GLC 220 d 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 7.77 s versus 7.91 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive20d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X3 xDrive20d is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive20d is doing 113 km/h against 116 km/h for the GLC 220 d 4MATIC. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the GLC 220 d 4MATIC crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 15.78 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the GLC 220 d 4MATIC continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GLC 220 d 4MATIC finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.23 s, with a 0.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the GLC 220 d 4MATIC is capped at 222 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive20d at 213 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.70 kg/hp vs 9.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.42 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 gagne (7,77 s vs 7,91 s).
GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 : 197 hp, ratio 9,70 kg/hp. X3 xDrive20d G01 : 190 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp.
GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254 : 222 km/h. X3 xDrive20d G01 : 213 km/h.