Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6vsMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011
VS

Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • 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 economy score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,301kg5,073lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,645mm65in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
450L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
774L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
69L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
40.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 has 12 hp more than Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 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 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 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 V6
230 km/h
143 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V66.7 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 1.3 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)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 0.6 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)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 V6
611 km
380 mi
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
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

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 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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-Benz GLK (X204) 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)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
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
Range score
611 km
380 mi
676 km
420 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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