GMC Terrain (2009 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 301 hp. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,723 kg. At 4,707 mm, the GMC Terrain is 178 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
GMC
Terrain
2009 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLK-Klasse
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 18 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 182 – 305 hp | 143 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 233 – 369 Nm | 300 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.4 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 13.1 L/100 km | 5.6 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,707 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,756 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,723 – 1,900 kg | 1,380 – 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

