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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance-
188mm7in
Trunk volume
420L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 20 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 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
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
863 km
536 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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