The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 49,700
€ 43,400
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 350 CDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.4
74.1
82.6
72.4 in
Width
74.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.7 in
Height
65.4 in
108.5
178.6
110.6
183
178.6 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.5 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X204
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.832
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
595 mi
Range
743 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
