2012 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2012 BMW M5 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW M5 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | GLK |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 560 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 680 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1699 mm |