The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 43,900
€ 46,200
€ 43,900
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 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 xDrive28i.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive28i
66.5
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
66.5 in
Height
65.4 in
108.5
178.3
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 xDrive28i
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.18 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive28i
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 xDrive28i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.912
Engine Code
N52-B30


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 6600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive28i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.62 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
601 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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
















