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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 30dvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 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 LCI) · Facelift 2014

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
188mm7in
Trunk volume
550L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/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 LCI) Facelift 2014 30dMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 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 LCI)Facelift 201430dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
28.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 7 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 1.2 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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
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

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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 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

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 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430dMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 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
1,136 km
706 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30dMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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