Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda CX-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 55 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7600 | |
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