No less than three Mercedes model series at once have achieved the highest rating of five stars in the more stringent EuroNCAP test - the E-Class, GLK and C-Class. During the course of its development to date, the new E-Class has successfully come through over 150 high-speed crash tests and more than 5000 realistic crash [...]
The first model is the GLK450CDI 4Matic BlueEfficiency, which produces 204bhp and 500bhp. Mercedes-Benz claims it is the “world’s most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine
for an SUV”, and that it can go from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 213km/h. Fuel consumption is quoted at 6.7 litres per 100km.
The other model is [...]
The GLK 350 represents Mercedes-Benz first venture into the hotly contested compact SUV segment - a market that’s growing as budgets are shrinking.
Instead of scaling down the ML SUV and bringing yet another “cute ute” into the world - the GLK 350 is visually inspired by the iconic military Geländewagen.
Tall, square with a steeply-raked windshield [...]
GLK August 13th 2009
only sold in the price of $33,900, many people think it’s the right size, right time, right price and good value.
Pros
Size, appearance, office in the drivers seat, almost all you need or want
Cons
lowsey wipers, What no heated mirrors…
Handles well good power to weight. Needa a foot plant for the drivers left foot. Needs [...]
GLK July 28th 2009
Spring 2009 sees the GLK receive not only a number of new items of equipment but also a special distinction. It’s the first Mercedes-Benz SUV model family to receive the sought-after Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard 14062. In awarding the certificate, the independent specialists at the TÜV test organization have once again recognized [...]
