The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 52,100
![BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_X3_F25-14.png)
€ 49,700
![Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_GLK_X204-12.webp)
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 12.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
1661
1881
2098
1669
1840
2016
1881 mm
Width
1840 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1661 mm
Height
1669 mm
2810
4657
2755
4536
4657 mm
Length
4536 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2410 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
![BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_X3_F25-14.png)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.56 %
![Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GLK_X204-12.png)
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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8-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 N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.832
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
560 NM
620 NM
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
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BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
7.46 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
48 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
706 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
706 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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).
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
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1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L