2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 BMW 118 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 91 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 118. 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 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | GLK | 118 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |