Toyota Highlander 2016 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Highlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 77 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 368 NM less than Mercedes GLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Highlander could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus RX | 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is larger. Toyota Highlander is 36 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 269 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 269 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
813 litres | 1550 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 737 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`570 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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