The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
€ 47,400
€ 48,200
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 4.1 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
1674
1853
1987
1689
1840
2016
1853 mm
Width
1840 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1674 mm
Height
1689 mm
2795
4569
2755
4528
4569 mm
Length
4528 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.13 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 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
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.832


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
315 NM
540 NM
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
6.87 kg/bhp
8.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
429 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
513 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 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).
164.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
164.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L



















