The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 44,500
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 43,600
 Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 3.0d DPF is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
73
78.2
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
73 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
179.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
E83
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280

Performance

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
197 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft