The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA XD4 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 45,700
€ 83,300
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,300
ⓘ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 300 is 8.8 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the ALPINA XD4.
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
66.5
72.4
79.4
63.8
76.3
84.2
72.4 in
Width
76.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.5 in
Height
63.8 in
108.5
178.3
112.8
187.1
178.3 in
Length
187.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
X204
Generation
G02
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 300
ALPINA XD4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD4
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD4
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
402 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD4
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
ALPINA XD4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
