BMW X3 2006 vs Mercedes GLK 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine Mercedes GLK 2010 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLK 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1560 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`355 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`805 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 695 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, Mercedes GLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X3, so Mercedes GLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7200 | |
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