The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 51,500
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 69,100
 ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.7
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
74.8
82.7
72.4 in
Width
74.8 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
65.7 in
Height
65.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
183
178.6 in
Length
183 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.02 %
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.835
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft