The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 37,400

€ 52,100

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLK 200 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.4
74.1
82.6
72.4 in
Width
74.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.7 in
Height
65.4 in
108.5
178.6
110.6
183.3
178.6 in
Length
183.3 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.69 %

General
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.916
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
141 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
28.53 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
667 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
667 mi
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
113.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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