Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Mercedes ML 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 272 HP | 272 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Mercedes GLK and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km | |
The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 95 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
780 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
500 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 450'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
Height: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 551 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 101 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`830 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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