Mercedes GLK 2010 vs BMW X3 2006

 
Mercedes GLK
2010 - 2012
BMW X3
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP218 HP
Torque: 540 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds7.7 seconds
Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes GLK engine produces 13 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 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data7.7
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres67 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

Engine production duration: 19 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klaseInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.57 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.70 m1.67 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 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1560 litres
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 meters12 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`5002`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 data6800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLK has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
BMW X3 has
  • roomier boot
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