The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25d Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,500

€ 43,900

€ 52,500
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 considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive25d is 7.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66
74.4
84.2
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66 in
Height
66.5 in
112.8
185.4
108.5
178.3
185.4 in
Length
178.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G01
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 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25d
228 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25d
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
17.79 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25d
43 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
678 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25d
678 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25d
113.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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