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 GLK220CDI BlueEfficiency, which has 170bhp and 400Nm of torque. This model is bereft of four-wheel-drive…
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…
Bought one that was a lemon (Mercedes handled the situation very well) but we have been very happy with the replacement. Drive and ride are excellent and it doesn’t drive as “heavy” as other large SUVs I have had. Fuel range is awesome and we have less difficulty finding diesel than we expected. Nav feature that displays diesel stations only is a great feature. Diesel has been a non-issue and is currently cheaper than premium, which is nice.
MB got a little cu…
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 [...]
