The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 51,500
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 43,600
 BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 2.5si
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
72.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.7 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
178.6 in
Length
179.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
X204
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.5si
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 642.835
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si

▶ REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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