The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 52,000

€ 43,600

€ 52,000
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 3.0sd DPF is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
65.9
73
78.2
66.5
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
110
179.9
108.5
178.3
179.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
478 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
179 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).
197 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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