The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 40,000
€ 43,900
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 5.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.4 in
Height
66.5 in
110.6
183.3
108.5
178.3
183.3 in
Length
178.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.51 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
562 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft



















