Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 engine Mercedes ML 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 600 | |
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