Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6vsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
450L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L
CO2 emissions-
220g/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.

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
40.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 35d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 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)GLK 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 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)GLK 350 V66.7 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 35d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 0.3 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)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 2.5 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)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 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)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
-
220 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 413 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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