The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)
€ 39,700

€ 39,600

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.916
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
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23.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
23.95 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
667 mi
Range
886 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
667 mi
886 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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