Mercedes GLK 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLK is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLK also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 3.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 143 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 200 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.8 seconds | 6.6 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.6 | 6.2 - 10.0 | |
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Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`449 | ~ 2`289 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 6800 | |
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