The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,900

€ 40,500

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.9
73
78.2
72.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.5 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.3
110
179.9
178.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.92 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
X204
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.912
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.62 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft