Lincoln MKX vs Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premiere | GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,035 (best) | $39,400 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 15.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 303 hp (best) | 200 hp |
| Torque | 278 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2.1 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 37.2 cu ft | 54.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,268 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,168 lbs (best) | 4,246 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (best) | 108.5 in |
| Length | 190 in (best) | 178.3 in |
| Width | 76.1 in (best) | 74.3 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln MKXPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLK250GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lincoln MKX | Mercedes-Benz GLK250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere $39,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC $39,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premiere $41,530 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Select $42,550 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Select $45,045 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Reserve $46,560 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Reserve $49,055 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Black Label $54,230 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Black Label $56,725 MSRP | — |