The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 43,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,300
 BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 43,900
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
72.4
79.4
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
74.1
82.6
72.4 in
Width
74.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.5 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
178.3 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.6 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.24 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
694 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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