Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse (2010 – 2013) vs BMW X3 (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW X3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 2,130 kg. At 4,920 mm, the Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse is 272 mm longer than the BMW X3.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
R-Klasse
2010 – 2013
|
BMW
X3
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 306 hp | 143 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 620 Nm | 270 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 9.6 s | 5.7 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 214 – 245 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 4,648 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,979 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,130 – 2,250 kg | 1,660 – 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.