Mercedes Benz GLK

The Mercedes Benz GLK is a luxury compact crossover exposed in 2009 as a 2010 model. For the first time, it is launched in North America at the Beijing Auto Show as a rival of the Audi Q5.

First Generation (2009-Present)

The Mercedes Benz GLK was showcased during 2008, developed by Bremen. The design of this car is heavily influenced by the Mercedes Benz C-Class. For the first time, the GLK was introduced at Detroit in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Vision.

The Mercedes Benz GLK has a choice of four different engines; they are:

• 2996 cc V6 to deliver 228 hp (171 kW)
• 2.2 L diesel I4-liter engine that delivers 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)
• 3.0 L diesel V6 to churn out 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp) and
• 3498 cc V6 that renders 268 hp (201 kW)

Highlights of 2010 Mercedes GLK

The 2010 Mercedes GLK is a luxury SUV, which is available in only one trim level – the Mercedes-Benz GLK350. It is packed with all-wheel drove pattern and standard items included in the new GLK are

• Adaptive cruise control,
• 19-inch wheels,
• automatic headlamps,
• MB Tex premium vinyl upholstery,
• 8way power front seats,
• a power telescoping and tilt steering column,
• dual-zone automatic climate control,
• an auxiliary audio jack,
• 6-CD Changer
• An eight-speaker stereo, and
• Bluetooth connectvity

The top quality equipment includes a power tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, driver seat memory settings, rain-sensing wipers, a 115-volt household outlet, a satellite radio, and auto-dimming mirrors.

The Multimedia equipment includes the COMAND interface, a hard-drive navigation system, a rearview camera, in-dash six-CD changer, 6 GB of digital music storage, and a surround-sound system along with 11 speakers.

The appearance enhancements include aluminum roof rails and 20-inch wheels. Other choices are rear and front packing sensors, leather upholstery, xenon headlights, running boards, heated front seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, an iPod interface, and dual front-headrest-installed displays.

Performance and Power-Trains

The 2010 Mercedes GLK350 is using a 3.5-liter V6 engine that is capable of delivering

• 258 pound-feet of torque and
• 268 hp of power.

The engine uses a 7-speed automatic transmission and it contains standard sport, comfort, and manual settings. It has a standard rear-wheel drive with an optional all-wheel drive. In case of performance, the car can go from 0 to 60 mph in only 7.2 seconds and estimated fuel efficiency is 21 mpg on highways, and 16 mpg in city premises.

Safety Features

Coming to the safety, for best passenger protection, it is equipped with a comprehensive restraint system. The GLK-Class offers a highly efficient basement for the passenger protection system.

The intricate restraint system has the capacity of providing the highest possible protection, and the Merc. GLK350 is loaded with nine different air bags that are arranged selectively based on the common locations of collision, so as to minimize the harshness, and force applied on the passengers, as well as pedestrians, in event of a collision.