The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 44,900

€ 50,200

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the GLC 300.
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
65.7
72.4
79.4
64.5
74.4
82.5
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.7 in
Height
64.5 in
108.5
178.6
113.1
183.3
178.6 in
Length
183.3 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %

General
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
X204
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
OM 651.912
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
168 hp
242 hp
GLC 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
GLC 300
Performance
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

GLC 300
▶ REPLAY
25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
25.26 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
33 mpg
GLC 300
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
601 mi
Range
570 mi
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
570 mi
GLC 300
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
GLC 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft