2010 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz G and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 724 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (699 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G | GLK |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2555 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 66 L |
