Car comparison

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurbovsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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

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Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    676 km
    420 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
260hp194kW
231hp172kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,301kg5,073lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
87.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,645mm65in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
455L
450L
Max trunk volume
774L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.5 s
49.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has 29 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

Although Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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