Car comparison

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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

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Nissan Murano II (Z51)

3.5

256 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    334 Nm
    246 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
256hp191kW
231hp172kW
Torque
334Nm246lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,257kg4,976lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
41.7s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,720mm68in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
402L
450L
Max trunk volume-
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.56,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.7 s
49.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 has 25 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
774 km
481 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
402 L
14.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 km (90 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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