Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,698mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
66L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 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
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
35.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.4 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.6 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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
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

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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

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
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
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
Range score
744 km
463 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 X3 (F25) 28iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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