The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Porsche Macan GTS PDK (15 - 18)
€ 43,600

€ 74,800

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLK 280 is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Porsche Macan GTS.
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
66.5
72.4
79.4
63.3
75.8
82.6
72.4 in
Width
75.8 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.5 in
Height
63.3 in
108.5
178.3
110.5
184.7
178.3 in
Length
184.7 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %

General
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
X204
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
355 hp
Porsche Macan GTS
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan GTS
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
159 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan GTS
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Macan GTS
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
395 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
454 mi
Porsche Macan GTS
Environmental Impact
197 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche Macan GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Porsche Macan GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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