Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes GLK is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touran can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 3.5 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 90 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 175 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.8 seconds | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.6 | 4.6 - 6.8 | |
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Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touran. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLK can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLK has 245 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Mercedes GLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 439 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`449 | ~ 2`177 | |
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| Volkswagen Touran scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 6600 | |
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