The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 42,600
€ 46,100
€ 42,600
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 xDrive25i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 320 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
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 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
E83
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 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.51 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
447 mi
Range
519 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
447 mi
519 mi
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
176.2 kWh
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
