Mercedes R class 2010 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger. Mercedes R class is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes R class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes R class has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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