The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 56,500
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 43,900
 Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive30d is 7.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
74.4
84.2
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
112.8
185.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.5
178.3
185.4 in
Length
178.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.63 %
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G01
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
261 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
716 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
716 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft