Mitsubishi Outlander 2010 vs Mercedes GLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 324 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier 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 (kg): | 2`170 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | no data | |
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