Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsBMW X1 (E84) 25i

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
194mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6BMW X1 (E84) 25iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX1 (E84)25i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
36.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI 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 350 CDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84)25i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX1 (E84)25i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)25i
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s
BMWX1 (E84)25i7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
BMWX1 (E84)25i
677 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
7.9 s
223 km/h
139 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
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
Range score
786 km
488 mi
677 km
421 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6BMW X1 (E84) 25i
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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