BMW X3 E83 or Mercedes-Benz GLK X204?

2003–2010 vs 2008–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 E83 4,569 mm, GLK X204 4,536 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: X3 E83 480 l, GLK X204 450 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 E83 6.5 l/100 km, GLK X204 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 E83 110–210 kW, GLK X204 105–225 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 E83 33 items (Base), GLK X204 33 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: X3 E83 from €1,800 (2 listings), GLK X204 from €9,150 (1 listing).

BMW X3 E832003–2010 · 9 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Edition Lifestyle, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →2 listings from €1,800 →

Mercedes-Benz GLK X2042008–2015 · 11 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Off-Road-Paket, AMG Sport-PaketSpecifications →1 listing from €9,150 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 E832003–20102 listings · from €1,800	Mercedes-Benz GLK X2042008–20151 listing · from €9,150
Dimensions
Length	Length4,565 mm–4,569 mm	Length4,528 mm–4,536 mm
Width	Width1,853 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,674 mm	Height1,669 mm–1,689 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,795 mm	Wheelbase2,755 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance201 mm	Ground clearance182 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank67 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2010	Production years2008–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–210 kW (150–286 hp)	Power105–225 kW (143–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0d	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 3.0sd	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed238 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Base	Items in the base trim33 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim35 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings1
Price from	Price from€1,800	Price from€9,150
Average price	Average price€5,150	Average pricenot specified

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