The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 46,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 44,800
 BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive25i
€ 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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
72.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.7 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
178.6 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
X204
Generation
E83
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
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 gasoline 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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft