Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 291 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 9 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
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