The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 45,700
€ 68,700
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 300 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
66.5
72.4
79.4
66
74.7
84.2
72.4 in
Width
74.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.5 in
Height
66 in
108.5
178.3
112.8
185.7
178.3 in
Length
185.7 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.91 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
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 300
BMW X3 M40i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 272.948
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
402 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
