Test drive Mercedes Benz GLK class X204 since 2008 SUV

Test drive in Germany: Mercedes-Benz Glk vs. BMW X3 and VW Tiguan

Mercedes shows everyone sharp corners. Compact Swabian SUV Antonym of a boring and soft type of design of this automobile segment. Finally something new
With the new GLK 220 CDI diesel engine, it is well equipped. Special technique removes from 2.1 liters of volume 170 hp. Through a 7-speed automatic transmission, all this power is distributed into 4 wheels. And there she already truly sets the heat, but at the same time absolutely without unnecessary noise. No, indeed, a quieter diesel engine is unlikely to find.
Despite the fact that the X3 has a little more power (177 hp), and VW has a little more horses under the hood, GLK does not allow itself to overtake. On the contrary, Mercedes himself rushes forward, thanks to the 7G-Tronic automation. The established 6-speed RCP VW and BMW always be one step behind, and this despite the fact that the GLK weight is integrated as many as 1922 kilograms. Additional weight GLK greatly affects fuel consumption. For 100 kilometers, the car spends about 7.9 liters.
In the off -road management, GLK shows itself not in the best way, but it wins a couple of points in the brake path. From 100 km/h, Mercedes and VW take about 36 meters, and X3 against this background is clearly losing with its 39 meters.
GLK, X3 or Tiguan all this is a matter of taste. Under different metal cases, approximately the same salons in quality are hidden. Where one car is something worse, it turns out to be much better in some other aspect. And even if you look at the relatively small X3, then inside the car seems quite spacious and cozy. German SUVs differ here only at prices. VW was and remains a folk car, because 32.350 euros in Europe for such a car is an entirely justified price. GLK 220 CDI costs 40.341 euros, and even 42.186 euros with a sports package.
Conclusion: If the money had not played any role in this world, then GLK would be a clear winner in this battle, but in reality the first place is VW Tiguan
Technical characteristics of the BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz GLK VW Tiguan
Engine 4 cylinders, turbo 4 cylinders, biturbo/ 4 cylinders, turbo
Location of the engine in front in front
Valves/Distribution shafts 4 on cylinder/2 4 on cylinder/2 4 on cylinder/2
GRM belt circuit circuit, gear belt
Engine volume 2 l 2.2 l 2 l
Power 177 170 170
Nm at revolutions/min 350/1750 400/1400 350/1750
Maximum speed 206 km/h 205 km/h 201 km/hour
Gearbox 6-speed RKP 7-speed automatic transmission 6-speed RKP
Drive full full
Front brakes/behind disk/disk disk/disk disk/disk
Tires of the testing car 235/50 R 18 V 235/50-255/45 R 19 W 235/55 R 17 H
Exit CO2 into the atmosphere 172 g/km 183 g/km 172 g/km
Fuel consumption* 8.2 l 8.4 liters
The volume of the fuel tank/fuel type 67 l/diesel 66 l/diesel 64 l/diesel

Data measured in the BMWX3 Mercedes-Benz GLK VW Tiguan test
Acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h 3.0 seconds 2.8 seconds 3.0 seconds
From 0 to 100 km/h 9.1 seconds 9.2 seconds 9.1 seconds
From 0 to 130 km/h 16.2 seconds 15.6 seconds 15.9 seconds
From 60 to 100 km/h 5.4 seconds 5.4 seconds 5.2 seconds
From 80 to 120 km/h 7.1 seconds 7.0 seconds 7.0 seconds
Empty weight/load 1832/433 kg 1922/578 kg 1678/552 kg
Front weight distribution/rear 50/50 % 55/45 % 59/41 %
The angle of rotation on the left/right 11.7/11.9 meters 11.5/11.5 meters 11.8/11.7 meters
Braking distance with 100 km/h holler. 38.7 meters 35.5 meters 35.5 meters
Interior noise at 50 km/h 60 dB (a) 58 dB (a) 59 dB (a)
at 100 km/h 66 dB (a) 63 dB (a) 66 dB (a)
at 130 km/h 69 dB (a) 68 dB (a) 70 dB (a)
Fuel consumption in the test Exhibition CO2 7.2 l 191 g/km 7.9 l 210 g/km 7.3 l 190 g/km

Based on materials from foreign media
Author
Vitaly Goldenberg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Autolet.ru