The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Macan Turbo PDK (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 84,600
€ 43,600
€ 84,600
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 Turbo is 6.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Porsche Macan Turbo
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
185
108.5
178.3
185 in
Length
178.3 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Macan Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.5 %
General
Porsche Macan Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
95B
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Macan Turbo
395 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Porsche Macan Turbo
406 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Porsche Macan Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Macan Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
11.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Porsche Macan Turbo
11.16 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Macan Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Macan Turbo
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
395 mi
Porsche Macan Turbo
518 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 Turbo
170.4 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Macan Turbo
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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















