The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 44,000

€ 49,300

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 3.0si is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350.
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
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 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 276.957


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
14.93 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
412 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
412 mi
500 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
191.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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