Mercedes ML 2011 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: | 258 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 21 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 240 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`175 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 575 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 14 200 | 11 400 | |
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