Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLK contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and the Mercedes-Benz GLK.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz GLK's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz GLK has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz GLK's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranges from $12,997 to $29,995 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK is priced between $10,589 to $22,891.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLK base engine makes 302 horsepower. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. The GLK is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz GLK. The GL-Class uses diesel, and the GLK uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz GLK has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,050 - $115,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,100 - $52,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,732
Price Range:
$12,997 - $29,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$25,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,595 - $67,620
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,928
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,424
Price Range:
$10,589 - $22,891
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,098
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$14,334 - $25,173
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 4.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.4 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.1
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz GLK Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC, GL 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz GLK Trim Levels
GLK 250 BlueTEC, GLK 350, GLK 350 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4068 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
178.2 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Pebble Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black / Auburn Brown / Porcelain
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
White
Porcelain
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Mocha
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha/Black / Sahara Beige/Mocha
Gray
Ash/Black
White
Not available
