Mercedes ML 2008 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes GLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.9 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 1.8 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 | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 510 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: | 500 mm (19.7 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes ML can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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, 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: | 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. | |||
| 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`950 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`240 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 710 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 (€): | 7400 | 7000 | |
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