The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 55,000

€ 46,900

€ 55,000
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 12.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1661
1881
2098
1669
1840
2016
1881 mm
Width
1840 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1661 mm
Height
1669 mm
2810
4657
2755
4536
4657 mm
Length
4536 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2405 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.82 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
F25
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
400 NM
500 NM
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
6.26 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
34 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
501 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L