Land Rover Freelander 2012 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Land Rover Freelander engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Freelander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 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 Land Rover Freelander consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Freelander could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Freelander consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Land Rover Freelander) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Land Rover Freelander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport | 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. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine 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: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 405 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. Land Rover Freelander has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Freelander is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 400 | |
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