Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 32 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 Mazda CX-5 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 Mazda CX-5 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 760 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Mazda CX-5 has 4x4: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | 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: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Mazda CX-5 has 53 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`825 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 575 kg | |
| Mazda CX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, Mazda CX-5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 12 000 | |
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