Mercedes GLK 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLK is 12 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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