The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 42,000
€ 50,300
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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
178.6 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.88 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
X204
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 274.920
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
586 mi
Range
694 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
