The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 69,100

€ 46,100

€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo is 4.7 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
65.7
74.8
82.7
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.8 in
Width
72.4 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.7 in
Height
66.5 in
110.6
183
108.5
178.3
183 in
Length
178.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.82 %

General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.991

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
156 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
387 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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