The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 70,300

€ 51,500

€ 70,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 M40d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
66
74.7
84.2
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.7 in
Width
72.4 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66 in
Height
65.7 in
112.8
185.7
108.5
178.6
185.7 in
Length
178.6 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.28 %

General
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
G01
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.835

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
322 hp
261 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
502 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.26 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
13.49 lb/hp
16.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
661 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW X3 M40d
661 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
131.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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