The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 41,900

€ 69,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.7
74.8
82.7
72.4 in
Width
74.8 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
66.5 in
Height
65.7 in
108.5
178.3
110.6
183
178.3 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.28 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24.67 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
601 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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