The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 50,300
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 46,900
 Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 50,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30d is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
74.1
82.6
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
74.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.4 in
Height
65.7 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
183 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.59 %
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
F25
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)
8-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 N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft