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

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015
VS

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 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • 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 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 CDI
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu 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-
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 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 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 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 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 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
39.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 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 V6
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 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 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 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 V6
238 km/h
148 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 V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI7.6 s

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 CDI: 1.1 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 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 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 3.4 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 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 V6
805 km
500 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 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
805 km
500 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
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 705 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Has 57 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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