Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
The German brand has brought back the GLK for 2012, based on the C-Class’ platform. The only version offered is the GLK350 with FWD or 4Matic AWD, which transfers power and torque to whichever wheels need it most. The only engine available is a V6 paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The GLK’s towing capacity is 1,588 kg. Its road manners are more or less the same as those of a C-Class sedan,
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,600 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$783/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | N/A |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.3 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 260 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 235/45R20 |
| Rear tires | 235/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,524 mm (178″) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,699 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm (109″) |
| Front track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 660 l and 1,549 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |