Ford Kuga 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is more dynamic to drive. Ford Kuga engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga and Mercedes GLK are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1568 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Ford Kuga has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Ford Kuga can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Mercedes GLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 12 400 | |
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