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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 4.7L 8-cylinder, 5.5L 8-cylinder3.5L 6-cylinder
Displacement4.7 L to 5.5 L3.5 L
Cylinders86
Fuel typeGasolineGasoline
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Gears77
Drivetrain4WDVaries by configuration: RWD, 4WD
Fuel economy and range
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
City13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)