Dodge Durango vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Durango to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. In terms of fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class beats the Dodge Durango. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Durango. The GLK-Class isn't much costlier than the Dodge Durango when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Dodge Durango will most definitely prove handier than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Durango's forte than it is the Mercedes-Benz's.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class than with the Dodge.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Durango offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mercedes-Benz, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class because of its bigger tank. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and the Durango compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and the Dodge Durango most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Durango's engine is considerably more massive than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge will have picked up and gone by the time the Mercedes-Benz finally gets moving. The Dodge Durango packs quite a wallop compared to the Mercedes-Benz regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Durango isn't quite as generous as the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's.