2013 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz G and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 685 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (530 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | G | GLK |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | electric | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4662 mm | 4536 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 2016 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2755 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |