Mercedes GLK 2010 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW X5. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| 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) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 33 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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