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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6vsNissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

256 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
265hp198kW
256hp191kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
178mm7in
Trunk volume
450L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
82L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

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 CDI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
41.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
256 hp
191 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 9 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
334 Nm
246 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 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 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 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 CDI V66.4 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 1.6 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 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 3.5 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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

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 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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-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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 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 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 286 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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