The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 47,900

€ 46,900

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1674
1853
1987
1669
1840
2016
1853 mm
Width
1840 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1674 mm
Height
1669 mm
2795
4569
2755
4536
4569 mm
Length
4536 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.08 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
500 NM
500 NM
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
8.77 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
541 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L