Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.38 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | no data | |
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