The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 39,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.4 in
Height
65.7 in
110.6
183
108.5
178.6
183 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.916


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.95 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
23.95 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
816 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
667 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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

















