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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 26 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): | 2`195 | 2`420 | |
| 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 (€): | 28 000 | no data | |
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