The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 45,700
€ 52,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLK 300 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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 3.0sd DPF
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
X204
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.948
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
402 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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).
179 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
