2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Actually, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV is for the C-Class. And yet it bears the letter G (as terrain), much like the now 33-year-old four-wheel-icon G-Class. The inclusion in the SUV nomenclature owes the smallest ever SUV, the Stuttgart not only the fact that had already been assigned to the CLK coupe, the C-Class, but also its good surface properties, which is also the current revised model runs beweist.Wer already an obviously good roads imaginary high ground into fine combination? Few GLK owners would answer this question with a joyful "I". Nearly all reaches consciousness, it can with the 4Matic all-wheel version. If we take it really, you'll be surprised. So it went south on us now, the launch of the facelifted GLK in the Swiss and French mountains Geneva. The electronically controlled to lock on brake intervention based permanent all-wheel drive 4ETS, the special ESP, the Hold function and the way in the seven-speed automatic (7G-Tronic Plus) in first gear, giving it a maximum speed to force let the GLK become an impressive climber.

2013 Mercedes GLK

The Mercedes-Benz GLK is the terrain that is not a braggart, just following the trend of SUVs. But he lays on the street still has a special "show" out, because he followed in the first generation not the usual SUV line, which had once formed the ML in-house. The GLK also shows the design revisions with even more edge, a disturbed reck teres, rather than dainty-looking appearance and high window surfaces. The new rather follows the G-model, even if the design fails rather round and dynamic.

The inside, after B-and A-Class is now also in the GLK, a line wide. The instrument panel emphasizes the width of the GLK and imprinted with a large decorative element, and once again four round air vents in the optics of the inlet jet engines of the new style. A three-saving sports steering wheel, new seat upholstery colors and designs, but also underline the first time available for the GLK, indirect ambient lighting with LED light guides, the new image.

Also for the Mercedes-Benz GLK almost the entire program is on comfort and safety systems available that are familiar from the S-and E-Class: Electric power steering with the steering assist (Steer Control), which supports the driver in unstable driving conditions, Brake Assist, Adaptive Brake Assist Hill start assist and hold function, the electronically controlled suspension with selective damping system (Agility Control), the drowsiness detection system (Attention Assist), the anticipatory safety system PRE-SAFE, an active parking assist, the adaptive cruise control Distronic Plus, and a lane departure and Blind Spot Monitoring system, much in the standard equipment, many additional cost.

The term parking package is hidden in the list of optional equipment is not only the automatic entry and exiting. May have for the first time at Mercedes-Benz is now helping a 360-degree camera, the picture when maneuvering in difficult terrain. In conjunction with the Intelligent Light System (ILS) offers the GLK is also a special area light that illuminates the wider field of view.

The motors are six diesel and petrol engines to choose from that use less than the outgoing model. Equal to 17 percent reduction in fuel consumption are at the top diesel in the Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 CDI 4Matic Blue Efficiency, the average (according to EU standard) now makes do with just under seven liters per 100 km, but 24 kW / 34 hp more out of its six cylinders with three liters of displacement obtained, total now 195 kW / 265 hp. The power spectrum of the diesel engines starts with the mercedes GLK 200 CDI Blue Efficiency with 105 kW / 143 hp. The six-cylinder petrol engine in the GLK 350 Blue Efficiency develops 225 kW / 306 PS and consumes an average of 8.1 to 8.6 liters per 100 km.

Whether with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive - with its appearance between the G and the GL is also the new mercedes GLK in the great scene of the compact and mid-size SUV a distinctive appearance. Coupled with modern technology in the drive, the motors in the infotainment and assistance systems as well as networking over the Internet, he stands out, without taking off. He is an SUV for the well-kept lifestyle, which is acknowledged by all generations.

Data Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 CDI Blue Efficiency 4Matic
Length x width x height (in meters): 4.54 x 1.84 x 1.67 Engine: R 4, 2143 cc, turbocharged, direct injection Power: 125 kW / 170 hp at 3200-4200 r / min Max torque: 400 Nm at 1400-2800 r / min consumption : 6.1 to 6.5 liters CO2 emissions: 159 to 168 g / km, Maximum speed: 205 km / h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 8.8 seconds Kerb weight / payload: 1880 kg / 575 kg Boot: 450 - 1550 l Maximum towing capacity: 2400 kg Wheels / tires: 7.5 J x 17/235/60 R 17 V Turning circle: 11.5 m base price: 42 721 €.