Mercedes ML 2008 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 500 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
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`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`060 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 725 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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