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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsSeat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2009-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,661kg3,662lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,493mm177in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,622mm64in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,576mm101in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,518mm60in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
39.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 20 hp more than Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
1,661 kg
3,662 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 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 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 CDI V67.3 s
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: 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 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
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)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 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 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 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)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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) 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 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 CDI V6Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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