The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 41,300
€ 49,700
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20d BluePerformance is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.02 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
F25
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
743 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 350 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
