Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Dodge Caliber Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 36 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz GLK and 257 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Caliber.

Mercedes-Benz GLK km/L

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	km/L
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	7	53	40	73	82.4
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	5	95	110	15.6
2013	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	0	100	0	0	53.5
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	9	9	83	84	44.5
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	8	23	45	24	66	51.4
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	11	17	24	48	93	23.9

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Dodge Caliber km/L

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	km/L
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	none	3	8	40	50	85	36.2
2009	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	10	15	70	60	77.0
2008	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	1	9	38	53	61	61.6
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	med	light	6	47	8	39	64	60.0
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	hills	light	none	0	0	5	95	65	65.7
2008	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	1	12	38	50	70	70.7
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	2	1	98	70	65.2
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2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	none	6	16	31	47	73	48.4
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	none	4	11	15	70	71	49.9
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	1	14	84	107	12.0

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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 Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	I travel on highway with a cruise set at 70 and I get about 30mpg. My current total of 22k miles shows 28.8 mpg. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Average so far is 28 mpg. This car has the 2.0 with the CVT transmission. Not great but not terrible either. Our minivan got 18 mpg This mileage is almost all highway.60 to 70 mph. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	25+ in all city driving. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Im a full time pizza delivery boy. I bought this car brand new to deliver pizzas in. What does that tell you? see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	This car was bought as a commuter car and was excellent for that purpose...good gas mileage. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	On a mix city/open road, obtaining � 8.5l/100 km for an AWD vehicule is a good for me see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I can go below 7L/100km when driving long routes (or about 9L/100km driving in residential areas). Not bad for a car this size and power. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	My AWD model gets the worst fuel economy of all the caliber models, but is still great for an AWD car! Typically 26mpg in the city, 30mpg on highway trips. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	averaging 34 mpg which is pretty good for a vehicle in htis category see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It returns about 36 IMP mpg which I find acceptable see full Dodge Caliber review

Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Not as good as I would expect. The Avenger which I own now get better fuel economy on the highway and is a roomier car. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	This STINKS... I believe the reported fuel economy on my car was something like 25/30. I have never gotten above 23mpg in this car, and usually it is much lower. Had I known ahead of time, I probably would not have purchased this vehicle. see full Dodge Caliber review