Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 35ivsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)35iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
306hp228kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
94.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
66L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 35iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 35i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i5,800-6,250 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)35iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 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
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 35i has 34 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 X6 (E71) 35i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
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
BMWX6 (E71)35i6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
780 km
485 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 in
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

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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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

BMW X6 (E71) 35i 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)35iMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 in
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
Range score
780 km
485 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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 X6 (E71) 35iMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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