The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 46,200
€ 43,900
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
General
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
404 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
