The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)

€ 43,600
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 36,600
 BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) BMW X3 sDrive18d
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 280 is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
110.6
183
178.3 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.948
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d

Performance

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
816 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
816 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 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