Mercedes R class 2010 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes R class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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 ML | Installed on at least 8 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: | 4.92 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes R class is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes R class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes R class has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | no data | |
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