Mercedes GLK 2010 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 67 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`385 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 6800 | |
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