The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 52,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 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 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.49 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 274.920
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
586 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
179 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
