Mercedes ML 2009 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.3 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 640 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | no data | |
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