The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,800
€ 43,900
€ 44,800
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 a little. The BMW X3 xDrive25i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
438 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
