Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK 2008 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes GLK 2012, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLK 2012. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK 2008 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK 2008 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK 2008 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLK 2008 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK 2012, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK 2008 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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