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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6vsLand Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

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 Sport II

4.4 V8

339 hp4367 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    339 hp
    253 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,221 km
    759 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
306hp228kW
339hp253kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,398kg5,287lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
-
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
1,221km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,367cc266cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,780mm70in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,923mm115in
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
105L
CO2 emissions-
229g/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 Sport II 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8: 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 Sport II4.4 V8-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
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
32.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 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
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 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 Sport II4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 has 33 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8: 33 hp (25 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 Sport II4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 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 Sport II4.4 V8
2,398 kg
5,287 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 Sport II4.4 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 Sport II4.4 V86.9 s

Although Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8: 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 Sport II4.4 V8
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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Sport II4.4 V8
1,221 km
759 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 Sport II4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 Sport II4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 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 Sport II4.4 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 Sport II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
339 hp
253 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,398 kg
5,287 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 in
Range score
805 km
500 mi
1,221 km
759 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 V6Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 628 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Has 416 km (259 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

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