The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 46,900

€ 44,800

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
1669
1840
2016
1674
1853
1987
1840 mm
Width
1853 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1669 mm
Height
1674 mm
2755
4536
2795
4569
4536 mm
Length
4569 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.94 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.912
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
500 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
9.58 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
601 mi
Range
438 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L