Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 291 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 9 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 560 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLK has 52 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`480 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5200 | |
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