The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,900
€ 56,500
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.2 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1669
1840
2016
1676
1891
2138
1840 mm
Width
1891 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1669 mm
Height
1676 mm
2755
4536
2864
4708
4536 mm
Length
4708 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1895 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.56 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
X204
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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 B57
OM 651.912
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 bhp
261 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
500 NM
620 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
9.58 kg/bhp
7.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
46 mpg
48 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
601 mi
Range
716 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
716 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L












