The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 43,400

€ 43,600

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
1661
1881
2098
1689
1840
2016
1881 mm
Width
1840 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1661 mm
Height
1689 mm
2810
4648
2755
4528
4648 mm
Length
4528 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2315 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2480 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.64 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.948


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
380 NM
300 NM
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
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9.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
9.94 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
50 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
743 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
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).
197 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
650 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L