The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 42,200
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive20i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
65.9
73
78.2
65.7
72.4
79.4
73 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
110
179.9
108.5
178.6
179.9 in
Length
178.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.916
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
462 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
655 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
