The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 49,300
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes GLK 350
€ 52,000
 BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
€ 49,300
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 350 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
178.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.37 %
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 276.957
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
500 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
179 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
155.3 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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