2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GLK | R |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| 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 | 268 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1887 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2756 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
