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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • 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
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,698mm67in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

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 V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
35.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 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 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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 V6
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 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 V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.8 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 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

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 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 V6
805 km
500 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 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
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 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 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 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 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Range score
805 km
500 mi
786 km
488 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
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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