The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 52,400
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GLK 350
€ 43,600
 Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) GLK 280
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the GLK 350 is 0.3 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
GLK 350
GLK 280
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.7 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
178.6 in
Length
178.3 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

GLK 350
GLK 280
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

GLK 350
GLK 280
X204
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLK 350
GLK 280
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 276.957
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLK 350
302 hp
228 hp
GLK 280
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
GLK 280

Performance

GLK 350
GLK 280
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

GLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GLK 280

▶ REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
GLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLK 350
GLK 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
GLK 350
29 mpg
23 mpg
GLK 280
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
395 mi
GLK 350
506 mi
395 mi
GLK 280
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
197 kWh
GLK 350
153.5 kWh
197 kWh
GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLK 350
GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft