The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 44,100

€ 40,800

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 250 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLK 250
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 250
BMW X3 sDrive18d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.83 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 sDrive18d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 274.920
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 sDrive18d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
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19.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
19.34 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
547 mi
Range
886 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
547 mi
886 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 250
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
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