2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 425 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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 ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GLK | ML |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |
