Mercedes GLK 2012 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
|
BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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 | 18 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW X5 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
|
Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 36 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1870 litres | |
|
BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 200 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLK has
|
BMW X5 has
| |