Mercedes R class 2010 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
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Body: | Minivan / MPV | 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 | Manual/Automatic | |
Mercedes R class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes GLK has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.5 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 - 388 HP | 143 - 306 HP | |
Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 300 - 620 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 9.6 seconds | 6.4 - 10.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 13.2 | 5.5 - 8.1 | |
Mercedes R class petrol engines consumes on average 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLK. On average, Mercedes R class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.00 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
Mercedes R class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes R class is 47 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 450 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1550 litres | |
Mercedes R class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes R class has 183 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 400 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mercedes R class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`848 | ~ 2`415 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | high | |
Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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