The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 46,100
€ 70,300
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘ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 350 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 M40d
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 350
BMW X3 M40d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 M40d
X204
Generation
G01
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 350
BMW X3 M40d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 272.991
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
268 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 M40d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
15.05 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
22 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
387 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
387 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
200.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
