Mercedes ML 2008 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: | 224 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML and Mercedes GLK have the same engine power, but Mercedes ML torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 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 1.4 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 210 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: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 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. | |||
| 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: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 21 years | |
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, if possible |
2050 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 500 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 695 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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