The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 47,400

€ 39,700

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
1674
1853
1987
1669
1840
2016
1853 mm
Width
1840 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1674 mm
Height
1669 mm
2795
4569
2755
4536
4569 mm
Length
4536 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.82 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
E83
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.916


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
315 NM
400 NM
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
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6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
6.87 kg/bhp
10.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
429 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
667 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L