The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 46,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive20i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
65.9
73
78.2
66.5
72.4
79.4
73 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
66.5 in
110
179.9
108.5
178.3
179.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 272.991
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
462 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
387 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
200.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
