Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
| 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 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 Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 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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Honda CR-V 2012: Vehicle has automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under normal conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly interacts with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and electric power steering to provide full vehicle control, good traction and maneuverability in all road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 | 7 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 Honda Civic, Honda Accord | |
| 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK is 4 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 139 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 119 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 Honda CR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 200 | |
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