2011 Renault Scenic vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2011 Renault Scenic 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. 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 135 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 635 kg more than 2011 Renault Scenic. 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 Renault Scenic. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Scenic | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Renault | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Scenic | GLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
