The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 69,100

€ 42,000

€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo is 4.4 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
65.7
74.8
82.7
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.8 in
Width
72.4 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.7 in
Height
65.7 in
110.6
183
108.5
178.6
183 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.08 %

General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLK 250
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
156 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250
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12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
586 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft