Mercedes G class 2002 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
|
Mercedes G class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes G class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 39 400 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes G klase has
|
Mercedes GLK has
| |