The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,800

€ 45,700

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 300.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 300
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 300
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 300
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 272.948


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
438 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Mercedes GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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