Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 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
  • 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 performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
333hp248kW
265hp198kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance-
188mm7in
Trunk volume
680L
450L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
66L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
28.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has 68 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 (X166) GL 400: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 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 (X166) GL 400: 0.3 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 400: 2.5 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
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

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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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-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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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

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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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