Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda CX-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Mazda CX-5 has 55 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mazda CX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 10 800 | |
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