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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
306hp228kW
347hp259kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
628km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,804mm71in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
189mm7in
Trunk volume
450L
633L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
93L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V85,000 rpm2,800-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
32.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
2,225 kg
4,905 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
235 km/h
146 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V86.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 6.1 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
628 km
390 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,804 mm
71.0 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
6.8 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,804 mm
71.0 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
628 km
390 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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