Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Jeep Cherokee 2008
| 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 Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. 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 | 10.8 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 Jeep Cherokee, 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 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| 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 | 640 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes GLK is 3 cm longer than the Jeep Cherokee, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 878 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLK has 428 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. This could mean that the Mercedes GLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the Jeep Cherokee, 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 (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
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