Mercedes GLK 2008 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW X5. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 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 X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 33 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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