The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus NX 300 AWD Automatic (17 - ..)
€ 45,700

€ 45,300

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLK 300 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Lexus NX 300.
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
66.5
72.4
79.4
64.8
72.6
83.9
72.4 in
Width
72.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
66.5 in
Height
64.8 in
108.5
178.3
104.7
182.7
178.3 in
Length
182.7 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.61 %

General
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
X204
Generation
AZ1
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
Lexus NX 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
235 hp
Lexus NX 300
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus NX 300
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus NX 300
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Lexus NX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus NX 300
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
402 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
444 mi
Lexus NX 300
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus NX 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Lexus NX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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