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

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 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
265hp198kW
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,996cc244cu 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
188mm7in
198mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
100L
CO2 emissions-
307g/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 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
39.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
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 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
2,475 kg
5,456 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 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
230 km/h
143 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 CDI V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI 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 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 1.2 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 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 4.5 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 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI 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 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
930 km
578 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
307 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 625 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 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

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