The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 53,200

€ 46,900

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive35i is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.4 in
Height
65.7 in
110.6
183
108.5
178.6
183 in
Length
178.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.33 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
F25
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.73 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
27 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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