2015 BMW X3 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

2015 BMW X3

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28d	27	34	$39,140	$42,000
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	21	28	$37,760	$40,500
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	26	$42,360	$45,500
X3 RWD 4-Door sDrive28i	21	28	$35,920	$38,500

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4MATIC 4-Door GLK 250 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLK-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GLK 250 BlueTEC	24	33	$36,642	$39,400
GLK-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GLK 350	18	25	$37,107	$39,900
GLK-Class RWD 4-Door GLK 350	19	25	$35,247	$37,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,140

$36,642

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,000

$39,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$700 / month

$657 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Among compact crossovers, the 2015 BMW X3 doesn't try to be rugged; instead it's one of the sportiest and most fuel-efficient in its class, and this year's new sDrive and diesel models add to that while the lineup gets even more tech and active-safety options.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK offers two great engine options in a baby-SUV shell, but with the comfort and dynamics of a crossover.

TCC Likes

Pert, nicely sculpted exterior
Soft, finely detailed cabin
Fuel-efficient powertrains, new diesel option

Good road manners
SUV shape in a crossover world
Nicely contoured front seats

TCC Dislikes

Expensive options
Start-stop sometimes misses a beat
Noisy idle (28i)

Is the SUV shape out of touch?
Leather's an option
Cargo space is on the small side

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.1

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

41.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

74.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

60.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

178.3

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

66.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

108.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

54.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

16.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

16.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

65.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50WR18

P235/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50WR18

P235/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4230

4246

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4

Twin Turbo Diesel I-4

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1750

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.1 L/131

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 4000

200 @ 3800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0 (Est)

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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