Mercedes GLK 2011 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 55 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
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 | |||
| 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: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 X3 2006 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 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`415 | 2`300 | |
| 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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