The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 45,700

€ 31,500

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 300 is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.9
74
86.2
72.4 in
Width
74 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
66.5 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.3
106.3
185
178.3 in
Length
185 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3765 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.67 %

General
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
X204
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
185 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
25 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
402 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
423 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1768 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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