The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Macan S Diesel PDK (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 61,100

€ 43,600

€ 61,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Macan S Diesel is 6.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
63.9
75.7
82.6
66.5
72.4
79.4
75.7 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
63.9 in
Height
66.5 in
110.5
184.9
108.5
178.3
184.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.4 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Macan S Diesel
254 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Porsche Macan S Diesel
428 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan S Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S Diesel
16.97 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Macan S Diesel
39 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
395 mi
Porsche Macan S Diesel
611 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
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).
197 kWh
Porsche Macan S Diesel
125.5 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Macan S Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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