2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GLK | ML |
| 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 | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| 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 Length | 4529 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |
