The compact crossover SUV is a versatile market. You can find them from almost pure off-road to almost pure luxury. The GLK 350 is a small luxury crossover SUV that seats five. It has a 3.5 liter V6 engine that puts out 268 horsepower. It has 19-inch wheels, rear-wheel drive, and a 7-speed automatic transmission. The transmission has settings of Manual, Comfort, and Sport. It is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
The GLK350 is available in all-wheel drive (4MATIC) and rear-wheel drive and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. When it comes to fuel economy, the GLK350 receives 16 mpg in the city and 21-22 mpg on the highway. It competes with other luxury crossovers such as the Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Land Rover LR2.
The GLK 350 comes with stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes with brake-assist, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbags, front passenger/driver pelvic airbags, and active front head restraints. No tests are available, but Mercedes-Benz’s internal safety standards are much more stringent than any government testing agency.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350 car will include its coloring in Steel Grey Metallic , Pearl Beige Metallic, Palladium Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic, Mars Red, Jade Green Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Cuprite Brown Metallic, Capri Blue Metallic, Black, Barolo Red Metallic and Arctic White colors.