Mercedes GLK 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`355 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 6400 | |
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