Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
306hp228kW
388hp289kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
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Trunk volume
450L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
96L
CO2 emissions-
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
43.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 0.6 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 6.0 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
759 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 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)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
351 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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