The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 50,300
€ 52,400
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 350.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.7
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
110.6
183
108.5
178.6
183 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.6 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
F25
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
694 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350
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
