The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)

€ 47,900
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 48,200
 Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 350 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
108.5
178.3
179.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.832
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 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.33 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
513 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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).
164.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
164.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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