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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`010 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 355 kg | 575 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 62 procentiem less than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, Mercedes GLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 11 400 | |
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