Mercedes GLK 2012 vs BMW X3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK and BMW X3 have the same engine power, but Mercedes GLK torque is 30 NM more than BMW X3. Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 engine BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLK is 12 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 800 | |
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