Mercedes E 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mercedes GLK have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.67 m | |
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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 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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