The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 43,600

€ 48,700

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20d.
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
66.5
72.4
79.4
63.9
74.1
82.6
72.4 in
Width
74.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.5 in
Height
63.9 in
108.5
178.3
110.6
183.9
178.3 in
Length
183.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %

General
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
X204
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 X4 xDrive20d
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
187 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive20d
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
45 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20d
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
395 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
800 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
107 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
BMW X4 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft