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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD 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

Land Rover Range Rover IV

3.0 SD V6

292 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
306hp228kW
292hp218kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,394kg5,278lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
-
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,835mm72in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,574mm62in
-
Rear track
1,597mm63in
-
Trunk volume
450L
-
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions-
169g/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 V6Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V64,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
42.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
91 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 has 14 hp more than Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
600 Nm
443 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
2,394 kg
5,278 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
218 km/h
135 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6: 0.4 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: 1.8 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
1,250 km
777 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
218 km/h
135 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,394 kg
5,278 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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-
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 in
Range score
805 km
500 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 624 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 445 km (277 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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