Renault Koleos 2011 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Renault Koleos engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Despite the higher power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Koleos consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Koleos consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2011 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Koleos is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Koleos is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`300 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`709 kg | 1`825 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 591 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 11 400 | |
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