The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 43,600
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 69,300
 BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X3 M40i
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLK 280 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
66
Blueprint BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.7
84.2
72.4 in
Width
74.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.5 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
185.7
178.3 in
Length
185.7 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.91 %
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
X204
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
BMW X3 M40i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 272.948
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
349 hp
BMW X3 M40i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i

Performance

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40i

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.91 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
11.91 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
444 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
197 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft