The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 43,600

€ 39,700

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
65.9
73
78.2
65.7
72.4
79.4
73 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
110
179.9
108.5
178.6
179.9 in
Length
178.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.916


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.95 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
23.95 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
667 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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