2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2010 Mini Cooper 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 60 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 556 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
Model | GLK | Cooper |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |