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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2011 Ford Explorer V

Here’s how 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 Ford Explorer V compare in size: 2011 Ford Explorer V is longer than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK, providing extra length. 2011 Ford Explorer V is wider than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK, giving it a broader stance. 2011 Ford Explorer V is taller than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4536 mm178.6 in
5006 mm197.1 in
Width
1886 mm74.3 in
2004 mm78.9 in
Height
1699 mm66.9 in
1788 mm70.4 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Side View Left
4536 mm178.6 in πŸ”΄ -470 mm-18.5 in (-9.4%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Side View Left
5006 mm197.1 in 🟒 +470 mm+18.5 in (+10.4%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Front View
1886 mm74.3 in πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-5.9%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Front View
2004 mm78.9 in 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.3%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Rear View
1699 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-5.0%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Rear View
1788 mm70.4 in 🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+5.2%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
2011 Ford Explorer V

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2012
2011

Production:

2012-2015 Discontinued Model
2011-2016 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4529-4536 mm178.3-178.6 in
πŸ”΄ -477 mm-18.8 in (-9.5%) - πŸ”΄ -470 mm-18.5 in (-9.4%)
5006 mm197.1 in
🟒 +470 mm+18.5 in (+10.4%) - 🟒 +477 mm+18.8 in (+10.5%)

Width:

1840-1886 mm72.4-74.3 in
πŸ”΄ -164 mm-6.5 in (-8.2%) - πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-5.9%)
2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.3%) - 🟒 +164 mm+6.5 in (+8.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
2096 mm82.5 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2016 mm79.4 in
πŸ”΄ -275 mm-10.8 in (-12.0%)
2291 mm90.2 in
🟒 +275 mm+10.8 in (+13.6%)

Height:

1669-1699 mm65.7-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -119 mm-4.7 in (-6.7%) - πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-5.0%)
1788 mm70.4 in
🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+5.2%) - 🟒 +119 mm+4.7 in (+7.1%)

Ground Clearance:

182-188 mm7.2-7.4 in
πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-2.6%)
193 mm7.6 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+2.7%) - 🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+6.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

400-450 liter14.1-15.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -195 liter-6.9 cu ft (-32.8%) - πŸ”΄ -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-24.4%)
595 liter21.0 cu ft
🟒 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+32.2%) - 🟒 +195 liter+6.9 cu ft (+48.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1500-1550 liter53.0-54.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -785 liter-27.7 cu ft (-34.4%) - πŸ”΄ -735 liter-26.0 cu ft (-32.2%)
2285 liter80.7 cu ft
🟒 +735 liter+26.0 cu ft (+47.4%) - 🟒 +785 liter+27.7 cu ft (+52.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1660-1925 kg3660-4244 lbs
-

Maximal permitted Weight:

2310-2500 kg5093-5512 lbs
-

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 8J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 235/45 R20 (W:235 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 235/50 R19 (W:235 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 235/60 R17 (W:235 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/55 R17 (W:255 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/60 R18 (W:245 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 245/65 R17 (W:245 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 255/50 R20 (W:255 | H:50 | D:20)

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