Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Acura TL MPG

Chart is based on 36 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz GLK and 338 fuel economy reports for the Acura TL.

Mercedes-Benz GLK MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	7	53	40	73	35.0
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	5	95	110	36.8
2013	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	0	100	0	0	22.7
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	9	9	83	84	22.9
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	8	23	45	24	66	21.8
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	11	17	24	48	93	18.7

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Acura TL MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2013	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	3	12	85	80	26.0
2013	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	50	50	75	26.7
2012	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	13	17	3	67	67	24.4
2012	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	4	11	24	61	63	26.3
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	18	24	27	31	70	26.0
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	9	51	35	64	18.6
2010	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	16	30	20	34	63	22.3
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2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	10	26	55	96	21.6
2009	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	14	26	16	43	74	24.2
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	8	8	31	54	88	24.6
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	31	46	15	70	22.0
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	8	21	32	38	89	22.9
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	12	25	13	50	72	24.0
2007	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	11	21	27	41	71	24.5
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	8	37	40	15	73	25.1
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	19	23	49	97	23.9
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	22	17	55	79	25.8
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	19	33	39	73	23.0
2004	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	11	37	47	77	24.8
2004	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	7	22	29	43	68	23.4
2003	4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	9	23	16	53	66	24.9
2003	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	55	8	25	89	21.2
2002	4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	20	37	38	77	22.6
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	14	26	55	66	26.5
2001	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	v.lt	none	0	0	10	90	65	25.0
2000	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	5	32	49	15	60	23.7

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz GLK

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Fuel economy was a "why not to buy" with the GLK350, as the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz crossover trails the competing Audi and BMW in this area. With the diesel, though, the tables turn. BMW doesn't offer a diesel X3 in North America, at least not yet. For 2014, Audi does offer a Q5 TDI.When I heard that Audi was going to offer a diesel compact crossover, I assumed that the engine in question would be a four-cylinder unit. Nope, it's a 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V6. The official line: a four-cylinder wouldn't suit Audi's performance-oriented brand image in the U.S. With a much smaller engine and (partly as a result) a couple hundred pounds less curb weight, the GLK250 BlueTEC tops the Q5 in fuel economy. But, according to the EPA, only on the highway, with a rating of 33 mpg vs. 31.Both crossovers achieve an EPA city rating of 24 mpg. In the real world, the GLK250 impresses in suburuban driving, with the trip computer usually reporting averages from 31 to 35, and on one run to my son's school nearly 40. This is about 50 percent better than in the GLK350. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2010	If you prioritize performance, the GLK's mandatory 3.5-liter V6, upgraded via direct injection from 268 to 302 horsepower for 2013, might seem a good thing. But even after the power bump, the boosted sixes in the Audi and BMW are stronger, and they're paired with more responsive eight-speed automatics (vs. a seven-speed transmission introduced nearly a decade ago). More of an issue for most potential buyers: fuel economy. The GLK350 is more efficient for 2013, thanks to direct injection, electric-steering assist, driving style feedback, and a shudder-free automatic start/stop system (study it, BMW). The EPA ratings have improved from last year's 16 mpg city, 21 highway to 19/24. But even 19/24 is only marginally competitive in the 2013 challenge. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is nearly as quick, and rates 21/28. The quicker X3 xDrive35i matches the GLK in the city, but does a couple mpg better on the highway. In our real-world suburban driving, the GLK350 trailed the BMW X3 xDrive28i by one to two mpg. Not a big difference, but a difference. Mercedes will soon offer a more fuel-efficient engine option in North American GLKs. But it won't be a smaller gas engine. Instead, the new GLK250 will be motivated by a 190-horsepower, four-cylinder diesel engine. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz GLK

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The diesel option was the #1 reason I looked at the vehicule and the deciding point to go with it. At over 200 miles per day to communte, I needed the mileage numbers and in Quebec, diesel is less expensive than regular gas and way less than premium. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	better than expected: 19 suburban, 25 highway see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A major disappointment. But, to be fair, I live at the top of a mountain in LA and all of my past cars also had bad mileage. It isn't bad on the highway...I get average of 22 mpg...but pure city driving drags it down to 16-17. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	having owned a c280 with 3 liter engine and been very happy with performance plus low 30s highway, mid to high 20s suburban, why not put 3 liter in the glk? while glk is heavier, 3.5 liter penalizes mpg for little better performance. otherwise there is nothing not to like and alot to like about this great vehicle. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	If you are looking for a Prius....this isn't your car. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	sad see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Performance comes at a price...gas mileage more on the order of a full size SUV. Wish a diesel had been available. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Acura TL

Acura TL Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Mileage has been pretty good to great. At 65 mph with cruise control on a smooth, level highway I've gotten 33 mpg. 80mph (legally in west Texas) on cruise control I've gotten 24 to 25 mpg depending on wind. Between those, 70 to 75 mph on a highway, I get about the EPA highway rating of 26 mpg. In mixed highway and traffic I routinely get 23 mpg (this is my usual commute). Straight stop-and-go errand-running I get 17 to 18 mpg, which is pretty close to the EPA city rating. I tend to be somewhat light on the throttle most of the time. see full Acura TL review
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Definitely getting poor mpg - not sure if this is an issue with just my vehicle but I am not getting even close to the estimated fuel economy see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Gets great fuel economy, 29mpg at 80-85mph cruize. over 30mpg if I slow it down to low 70s see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I routinely do 29.5 mpg on the highway, 20-24.5 around town, depending on the route and the traffic. see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	It can get in the high 20s and have extra power available if needed. see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	On highway, with driving techniques I have been able to achieve 32-24 MPG average for 300 miles! Not bad for a 3.5l 6 cylinder! see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD	33 mpg highway, 27 mpg everyday driving in a car of this size and performance is excellent see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	34mpg at 65mph avg. see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD	33 mpg at 70 mph on the hiway! see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Highway mileage is quite good, up to 28-29mpg, for high speed interstate cruising. Very good for a responsive sporty car. see full Acura TL review

Acura TL Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Coming from a 3.2 engine that regularly got 22-23 mpg it it a bit disappointing that the 2010 TL with the 3.7 gets only 18-19 mpg. I would expect with the engine technologies improvement over the years that the bigger engine could get better fuel mileage. see full Acura TL review
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Terrible fuel economy - this could be an issue with just my car. I'm getting about a 12-14 average. see full Acura TL review
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Could be better, the AWD system sucks up MPG. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	COuld be better for a car of that class see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	At best it got in the low 20s. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Local driving get poor gas mileage. Highway is almost as stated, 25 MPG according to the computer. see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Small tank and poor economy = frequent fill ups. see full Acura TL review
2004	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	MPG is not great. Wish Acura would invest in fuel economy (average 24 mpg). see full Acura TL review
2004	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not as good on the highway as I would have liked. see full Acura TL review
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	V6 eats gas see full Acura TL review