Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Highlander Hybrid to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. The Mercedes-Benz uses a lot of gas compared to the Highlander Hybrid. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is substantially less costly than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid regarding MSRP. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will definitely prove handier than the Mercedes-Benz for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercedes-Benz than with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.

Dimensions
The Toyota's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's, though the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's is slightly bigger. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mercedes-Benz and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's. The Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class regarding torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is substantially more powerful than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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