The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 43,600
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 45,000
 BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive20i
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
74.4
84.2
72.4 in
Width
74.4 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 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
112.8
185.4
178.3 in
Length
185.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %
BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 272.948
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i

Performance

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
569 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
569 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft