Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLC) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 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 GLC could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 525 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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