2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK (330 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR2 | GLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
