Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK and Ford Kuga are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1568 litres | |
| Mercedes GLK has 6 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Mercedes GLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9800 | |
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