2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK would be higher. 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 80 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 481 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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 Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GLK | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
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 | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |