The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 39,600

€ 46,900

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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
183.3
108.5
178.6
183.3 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
25.84 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
886 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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