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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6vsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30i

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272hp203kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
67L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
35.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 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 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 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 V6
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V66.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.5 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 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 1.3 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 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 V6
611 km
380 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 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 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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