The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is available as a GLK350 ($35,500) and four-wheel-drive GLK350 4MATIC ($37,500). Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, two-zone automatic climate control, automatic headlamps, eight-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, tilt/telescoping steering column, cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, eight-speaker audio with CD player and aux jack, remote keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, 19-inch alloy wheels.
A compact sport-utility, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class competes with the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX, and Land Rover LR2. The Lexus RX is also a competitor, though the Lexus is longer and has more cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz GLK appeals to those who want some of the capabilities of an SUV in a less expensive, scaled-down package. It's relatively small, and easy to park.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 268 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with 258 foot-pounds of torque available from 2400 to 4500 rpm. For off-roaders, 87 percent of that maximum available torque can be accessed as low as 1500 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz officials claim the GLK350 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in an impressive 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph and expected highway fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon. This is one of the most efficient and sophisticated engines that Mercedes-Benz has ever built, including lightweight casting techniques, forged connecting rods, variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valves, variable intake tuning, and advanced combustion techniques for cleaner emissions and greater power.
The 4MATIC uses a computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system that employs a 45/55 front/rear torque bias and uses a dual-disc clutch that acts as a locking center differential in difficult traction situations.
Around town, the compact dimensions of the GLK make parking easier. Shorter than a BMW X3, it takes a little less space to make a U-turn in the Mercedes.
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is a compact SUV that offers smooth, fast highway performance with decent fuel economy. It performs well on rugged terrain, better than most of the vehicles in this class.
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