2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 594 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GL | GLK |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1831 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2756 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |