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.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLK. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.84 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.69 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but lower. Mercedes E class is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 22 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1550 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK.
