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BMW X3 (F25) 35dvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
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Trunk volume
550L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
66L
CO2 emissions
162g/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) 35dMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
26.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 35d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 35d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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)35d
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: 0.7 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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: 2.1 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
BMWX3 (F25)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,098 km
682 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
805 km
500 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35d 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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.5 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)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
1,098 km
682 mi
805 km
500 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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) 35dMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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