2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 377 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | GLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2016 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2755 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
