2011 Chrysler 200 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2011 Chrysler 200 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 200. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 200.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 200 | GLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
