The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 40,000
€ 42,000
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
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 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLK 250
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
562 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
586 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250
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
