The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 57,100

€ 40,000

€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 5.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.4 in
Height
66.5 in
110.6
183.3
108.5
178.3
183.3 in
Length
178.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.47 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.916


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
694 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
582 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft