BMW X6 2019 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija | 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 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 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X6 is 41 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 16 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | 1550 litres | |
| BMW X6 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`215 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 735 kg | 575 kg | |
| BMW X6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, BMW X6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW X6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW X6, so BMW X6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 56 200 | 11 400 | |
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