The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 45,700
€ 45,700
€ 45,700
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 xDrive30d is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 300.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 300
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 300
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 300
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
562 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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
