Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
The popular GLK-Class compact SUV is freshened for 2013. The 3.5 litre V6 of the GLK350 4Matic now features direct injection, increasing horsepower to 302. The big news item though is the arrival during the model year of the GLK250 BlueTEC, equipped with a new twinturbo, 2.1 litre diesel four-cylinder that makes 190 hp and 369 lbs-ft of torque. All GLKs feature a 7-speed automatic transmission and the 4Matic all-wheel-drive hardware.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$43,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$818/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | N/A |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | 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 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear tires | 235/50R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,529 mm (178″) |
| Width | 1,886 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,699 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm (109″) |
| Front track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,925 kg (4,244 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 660 l and 1,549 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,400 kg (5,291 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 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |