Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    670 km
    416 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,588mm63in
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) 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 has 14 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 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)28i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 0.1 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)28i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 1.4 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)28i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
670 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 28i 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)28i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 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)28i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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) 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 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 350 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 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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