The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)
€ 51,500

€ 39,600

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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
183.3
178.6 in
Length
183.3 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
X204
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.835
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
595 mi
Range
886 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
886 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft