Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
80.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
41.0s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.0 s
49.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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
13.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.6 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
554 km
344 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 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
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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
554 km
344 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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