Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 25ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (E84)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 300 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)25iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
218hp163kW
231hp172kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (E84) 25iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)25iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
49.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 has 13 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 25i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 25i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 25i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
677 km
421 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
7.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 25i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)25iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84) 25iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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