Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 240 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (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 GLE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes GLE has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLE quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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