The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 51,500
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 52,100
 BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘ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. The Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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 xDrive30d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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