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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 and angular sheet-metal, the GLK 350 looks ready to clamber over steppes and sand dunes and is endowed with the mountain goat ab…

Model: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4matic
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 108.5 in.
Length/Width/Height: 178.2 x 79.4 x 66.9 in.
Tires: P235/45R20
Cargo volume: 23.3/54.7 cu. ft. /rear seat up/down
Fuel economy: N/A/ 18.4 mpg test
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gal.
Sticker: $34,775 (base)

The Bottom Line: A smaller version of the GL SUV, the GLK looks almost like a Toyota Highland…