2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | GLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
