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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6vsPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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

Porsche Macan I (95B)

S 3.0 Diesel V6

258 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,681mm184in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
-
Trunk volume
450L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
164g/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 V6Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
28.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 7 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 7 hp (5 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
580 Nm
428 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
230 km/h
143 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V66.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.8 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
952 km
592 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
230 km/h
143 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 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)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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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