Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Jeep Cherokee 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 34 HP less power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 640 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 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 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro | |
| 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes GLK is 4 cm longer than the Jeep Cherokee, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 878 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Jeep Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLK has 428 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. This could mean that the Mercedes GLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the Jeep Cherokee, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7200 | |
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