Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLE has 240 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLE has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLE quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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