The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,700
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 53,000
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
72.4
79.4
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
74.4
84.2
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.7 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
112.8
185.4
178.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.02 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
X204
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 642.832
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft