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:
3.5 Petrol
3.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:
252 HP
250 HP
Torque:
340 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.1 seconds
n/a seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLK.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
66 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.84 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.67 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 20 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
450 litres
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.
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
