Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.9 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 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 970 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.44 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 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.38 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`225 | |
| 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 data | 28 400 | |
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