The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 45,700

€ 43,600

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLK 300 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.9
73
78.2
72.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.5 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.3
110
179.9
178.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.948
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
402 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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