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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6vsInfiniti QX70 3.7 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
-
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,840mm72in
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Height
1,669mm66in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,640mm65in
Trunk volume
450L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions-
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
InfinitiQX703.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
30.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
2,012 kg
4,436 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
238 km/h
148 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66.5 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V66.8 s

Although Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 0.3 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 4.4 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
805 km
500 mi
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.8 s
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
6.8 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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
805 km
500 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
293 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 242 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6

  • Has 14 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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