2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Murano 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. Both 2011 Nissan Murano and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano. 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 Nissan Murano. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Murano | GLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 260 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |
