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

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 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 58 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.

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 R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model GLK R
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4529 mm 5156 mm
Vehicle Width 1887 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1699 mm 1661 mm
Wheelbase Size 2756 mm 3216 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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