Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes GLK is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLK is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLK also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 | 2.1 - 4.7 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 204 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 620 NM | 370 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 10.8 seconds | 5.6 - 9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes GLK. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.1 | 6.2 - 11.5 | |
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Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 240 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`415 kg | ~ 2`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`840 kg | ~ 2`164 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 575 kg | ~ 756 kg | |
| Mercedes GLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 14 000 | |
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