Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013

 
Mercedes GLK
2012 - 2015
Mercedes C class
2013 -
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds8.4 seconds
Mercedes GLK and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.54.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 195 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1400 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway1590 km on highway
920 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class 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: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years15 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.69 m
Width: 1.84 m1.81 m
Height: 1.70 m1.44 m
Mercedes GLK is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 26 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litresno data
Mercedes C class has more luggage space.
Mercedes GLK has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11.22 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.38 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4002`115
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Mercedes C class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better
Average price (€): no data28 400
Pros and Cons:
    Mercedes C klase has
    • lower fuel consumption
    • more full fuel tank mileage
    • roomier boot
    • fewer faults
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