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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

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
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • 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 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
-
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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 2012GLK 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
51.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 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
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 7 hp (5 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 (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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.5 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 (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 GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.7 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 (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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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)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 (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)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 (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) 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 (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)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 (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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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
930 km
578 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 530 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 352 km (219 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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