Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
67L
100L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30dMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)30dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
51.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.7 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.8 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)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 30d 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)30dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) 30dMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 165 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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