Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

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

New comparison
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • 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 estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
306hp228kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
188mm7in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
28.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 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-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 has 41 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 GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 41 hp (31 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-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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 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 GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 0.1 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-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 GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 1.6 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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
759 km
471 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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-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-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-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-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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.5 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-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-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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
GLK 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
GLK 350 CDI V6
GLK 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
GL 450 CDI
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
GLK 350 CDI V6
GL 350 BlueTEC
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
GLK 350 CDI V6
GLS 350d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
40d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
GLK 350 CDI V6
GLA 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
ML 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
GLK 350 CDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
GL 450
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
GLK 350 CDI V6
30d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6vsBMWX3 (F25)30d
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
40d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsBMWX6 (E71)40d
Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster