The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 42,200

€ 35,600

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 220 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.9
73
78.2
72.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.7 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.6
110
179.9
178.6 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N46
OM 651.916
Engine Code
N46-B20


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 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20i
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
24.21 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
655 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
655 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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