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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 35i

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

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35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,650mm65in
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-
236g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
30.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
400 Nm
295 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
2,070 kg
4,564 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
238 km/h
148 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
235 km/h
146 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V66.5 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 1.4 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
759 km
471 mi
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
842 km
523 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
842 km
523 mi
CO2 score
-
236 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 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

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