2012 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-9 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. 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 2012 Mazda CX-9. 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, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | GLK |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
