2010 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR2 | GLK |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4498 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1908 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 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 | 70 L | 66 L |