The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 45,800

€ 46,900

€ 45,800
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 xDrive20d is 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.44 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.45 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
48 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
849 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
849 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 xDrive20d
100.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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