The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 46,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 3.0si.
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.07 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.920
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
586 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
