The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 48,200
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 47,900
 BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 CDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
178.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.832
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.18 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
513 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
158.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
164.6 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft