Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
231hp172kW
258hp192kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
450L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
100L
CO2 emissions-
205g/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 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
51.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 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 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 CDI V67.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 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 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI 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 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) 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)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
231 hp
172 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 496 km (308 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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