2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 665 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GL | GLK |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
