Mercedes GLK 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| 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`420 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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