Mercedes GLK 2011 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| 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) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 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 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: | 4.52 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 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 13 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 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 |
1550 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 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`415 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW X3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 10 800 | |
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