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Summary
The Mercedes-Benz GLK is a new compact SUV that offers smooth, fast highway performance with decent fuel economy. It performs well on rugged terrain.Jim McCraw filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving a GLK350 4Matic in Dusseldorf, Germany.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mercedes-Benz GLK350, GLK350 4Matic |
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Engines:
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3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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7-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front and side airbags, side air curtain, ABS, traction control, yaw control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Bremen, Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic ($35,900) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, 6-way power driver seat, AM/FM/CD player |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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35900 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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268 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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258 @ 2400-5000 |
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Transmission:
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7-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/22 |
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Wheelbase:
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108.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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178.3/74.3/66.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.1/62.5 |
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Turning circle:
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37.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.0/na/41.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.7/na/35.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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54.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, coil springs, tubular stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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7.9 |
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Curb weight:
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4036 |
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Tires:
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P235/50R19 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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21.7 |
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