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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6

  • Most powerful
    238 hp
    177 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,047 km
    650 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
231hp172kW
238hp177kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
55.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,047km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,840mm72in
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Height
1,698mm67in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
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Trunk volume
450L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
InfinitiQX703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
55.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
2,175 kg
4,795 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V68.3 s

Although Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
1,047 km
650 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
1,047 km
650 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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