Mercedes ML 2008 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 350 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 500 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`480 | |
| 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 (€): | 9200 | no data | |
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