Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 32 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 GLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 760 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Mazda CX-5 2015: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 53 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`825 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 645 kg | |
| Mercedes GLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Mazda CX-5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 11 000 | |
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