2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204, facelift 2012)Change Car
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213, facelift 2020)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class comes in at 4940 mm (194.49 in), giving it a 404 mm (15.91 in) (8.2 %) advantage over the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK at 4536 mm (178.58 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK spans 1886 mm (74.25 in), which is 14 mm (0.55 in) (0.7 %) broader than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 1872 mm (73.70 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK stands at 1699 mm (66.89 in), giving it an extra 218 mm (8.58 in) (12.8 %) compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 1481 mm (58.31 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK is wider and taller than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class is longer than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.

Length
4536 mm178.6 in
4940 mm194.5 in
Width
1886 mm74.3 in
1872 mm73.7 in
Height
1699 mm66.9 in
1481 mm58.3 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Side View Left
4536 mm178.6 in πŸ”΄ -404 mm-15.9 in (-8.2%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4940 mm194.5 in 🟒 +404 mm+15.9 in (+8.9%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Front View
1886 mm74.3 in 🟒 +14 mm+0.6 in (+0.7%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
1872 mm73.7 in πŸ”΄ -14 mm-0.6 in (-0.7%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Rear View
1699 mm66.9 in 🟒 +218 mm+8.6 in (+14.7%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1481 mm58.3 in πŸ”΄ -218 mm-8.6 in (-12.8%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Sedan

Model Year:

2012
2021

Production:

2012-2015 Discontinued Model
2020-2023 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4529-4536 mm178.3-178.6 in
πŸ”΄ -411 mm-16.2 in (-8.3%) - πŸ”΄ -399 mm-15.7 in (-8.1%)
4940 mm194.5 in
🟒 +399 mm+15.7 in (+8.8%) - 🟒 +411 mm+16.2 in (+9.1%)

Width:

1840-1886 mm72.4-74.3 in
πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-1.7%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+1.8%)
1852-1872 mm72.9-73.7 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2016 mm79.4 in
πŸ”΄ -49 mm-1.9 in (-2.4%)
2065 mm81.3 in
🟒 +49 mm+1.9 in (+2.4%)

Height:

1669-1699 mm65.7-66.9 in
🟒 +188 mm+7.4 in (+12.7%) - 🟒 +239 mm+9.4 in (+16.4%)
1460-1481 mm57.5-58.3 in
πŸ”΄ -239 mm-9.4 in (-14.1%) - πŸ”΄ -188 mm-7.4 in (-11.3%)

Ground Clearance:

182-188 mm7.2-7.4 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+87.6%) - 🟒 +91 mm+3.6 in (+93.8%)
97 mm3.8 in
πŸ”΄ -91 mm-3.6 in (-48.4%) - πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-46.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

400-450 liter14.1-15.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -140 liter-4.9 cu ft (-25.9%) - 🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+21.6%)
370-540 liter13.1-19.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-17.8%) - 🟒 +140 liter+4.9 cu ft (+35.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1500-1550 liter53.0-54.7 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1660-1925 kg3660-4244 lbs
πŸ”΄ -395 kg-871 lbs (-19.2%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+18.5%)
1625-2055 kg3583-4530 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-15.6%) - 🟒 +395 kg+871 lbs (+23.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2310-2500 kg5093-5512 lbs
πŸ”΄ -450 kg-992 lbs (-16.3%) - 🟒 +140 kg+309 lbs (+5.9%)
2360-2760 kg5203-6085 lbs
πŸ”΄ -140 kg-309 lbs (-5.6%) - 🟒 +450 kg+992 lbs (+19.5%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

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
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 8J 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)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)

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