Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Body: | Sedan | 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 8 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 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.38 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | no data | |
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