The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 43,600

€ 40,800

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 12.9 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
1689
1840
2016
1661
1881
2098
1840 mm
Width
1881 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1689 mm
Height
1661 mm
2755
4528
2810
4657
4528 mm
Length
4657 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2480 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.1 %

General
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 272.948
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 bhp
148 bhp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
300 NM
360 NM
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
8.03 kg/bhp
11.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
27 mpg
60 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
395 mi
Range
886 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
886 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L