The New GLK-Class

Made for
mountains.

A maze of houses, a labyrinth of streets and heavy traffic. The GLK manages to keep a cool head here on a daily basis. In the French Alps, however, the character type shows that it has much more to offer than just that. Idyllic mountain villages, tight mountain passes and snow-covered peaks stretching far into the azure blue sky are a real contrast to the otherwise hectic daily grind.

The intricate roads through the French Alps offer the perfect backdrop for the presentation of the new GLK. Here, the compact SUV can really demonstrate its qualities both on and off-road.

Consumption, combined: 8.6-5.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 199-143 g/km*

The first impression is what counts.

True character types polarise. The GLK truly impresses with its striking front section. The new headlamps and daytime running lamps with their very own dynamism also make a good first impression. Even the steep rear end with its short overhang and new LED tail lights create amazement from the offset. A further optical highlight comes in the form of the pronounced wheel arches which skilfully take up the pithy design idiom of both the front and the rear. This puts the GLK on a clearly raised pedestal in comparison to other SUVs. Its strong and expressive lines underline its very individual character. Even at a standstill, it is clear that the GLK wants to show what it is made of.

Quality and character.

On getting into the GLK, the first thing you will notice is that the selector lever of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission has been moved from the centre console to the steering wheel. The resulting stowage compartment is a particularly practical additional solution. All 4MATIC models are equipped with 7G-TRONIC as standard. The newly designed interior with the new instrument cluster, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and round air vents has charm and sets new standards in terms of quality and character. But that's not all: connectivity also takes pride of place in the GLK thanks to COMAND Online and its integrated web browser. With the leather appointments and wooden or, depending on the equipment line, brushed aluminium trim elements, the GLK is much more stylish than your average desk.

And another thing's for sure: the GLK is definitely more fun as Mercedes-Benz has managed to juggle business, lifestyle and sporty requirements, particularly in off-road terrain.

Trailblazer.

The GLK masters the tight Alpine curves of Savoie with immense feeling whilst at the same time being great fun. On the demanding climbs and winding descents, the GLK certainly feels at home. A deluge of rain and heavy hail briefly turns the 2000-metre-high tight downhill stretches into a white piste.

This doesn't appear to bother the GLK though, as it calmly pushes its way through the storm. It's almost as if it can't wait to reach the up-coming off-road stage.

In its element.

Off the beaten track, the GLK really shows what it's made of. 30 mm of additional ground clearance demonstrate their true potential. Deep mud puddles are no problem and the same goes for twisted tracks or massive flagstones. Even with the right-hand rear wheel hovering half a metre above the ground and the left-hand front wheel having almost no contact with the ground, the GLK gives its driver a clear signal: it can handle more. You don't have to worry for a single second before the compact SUV is again firmly gripping the ground. The GLK even masters steep rock formations with effortless elegance. Extremely useful is the Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), which offers a level of safety which is second to none with the help of the brakes and the intervention of the differential.

Good genes.

The GLK, with its excellent off-road capabilities, does the other Mercedes-Benz off-roaders proud. At the very latest, during a detour in difficult terrain, the GLK makes it clear that it quite rightly bears the letter G of its great granddad, the legendary G-Class. However, the GLK doesn't just rest on these laurels. With a self-evident level of safety, the GLK not only carries its occupants through the urban jungle but it also patiently lays down kilometre after kilometre on main roads and motorways. The GLK is also just as agile over hill and dale where others would simply give up. Here, the GLK feels on top of the world and you can really see this in its performance.