Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2014
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 204 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 330 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 |
1550 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`180 | |
| 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 | 26 200 | |
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