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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6vsBMW X3 (F25) 30d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014

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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
67L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6BMW X3 (F25) 30dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX3 (F25)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
27.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 7 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.2 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 1.1 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)30d
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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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)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
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

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)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
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-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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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)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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
930 km
578 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6BMW X3 (F25) 30d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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