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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

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
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
306hp228kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
100L
CO2 emissions-
312g/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 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4506,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
34.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 has 34 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 Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 34 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
460 Nm
339 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4507.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 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 Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 0.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 5.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
746 km
464 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
306 hp
228 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
805 km
500 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
312 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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