Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 7 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.88 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 65 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`420 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 11 600 | |
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