Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Dodge Nitro. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 660 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Mercedes GLK is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Nitro, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLK has 81 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 444 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.4 metres more than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
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