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GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Review

How the GMC Acadia stacks up against the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 GMC Acadia
Price Range: $31,740 - $42,185
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
Price Range: $34,600 - $36,600
GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Acadia over the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class outpulls the GMC by a massive margin.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Acadia than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class because of its larger tank. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and the Acadia compete for the same parking spaces. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the GMC is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class than with the GMC Acadia.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the GMC Acadia to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. With respect to gas mileage, the GMC Acadia and the Mercedes-Benz don't differ much. The GMC Acadia will save you money at the pump compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. The Mercedes-Benz isn't much less pricey than the GMC with respect to MSRP.

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

Drivetrain
The GMC Acadia's engine isn't much more massive than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC isn't much more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Acadia offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The GMC Acadia is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mercedes-Benz.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Acadia isn't quite as generous as the Mercedes-Benz's.

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