2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK would be higher. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 268 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.

Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. 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, both vehicles can yield 349 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model GLK GLK
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4529 mm 4529 mm
Vehicle Width 1887 mm 1887 mm
Vehicle Height 1699 mm 1699 mm
Wheelbase Size 2756 mm 2756 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 66 L


 

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