Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 41 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes GLK is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.38 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 400 | |
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