The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 52,100
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 44,900
 Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 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 Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
183.3 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 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 220 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
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
706 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 220 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