Mercedes-Benz GLK

Interiors:

The company can confidently boast about the comfort and convenience added to the interior design of its compact SUV crossover. The driver is gifted with a pleasurable sense of authority by the ergonomically designed control panel, a soul intuitive 4.5-inch instrument cluster with colour display and decoration in wooden trim while for more coziness, there is leather-wrapped 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel. Get a chance to sit in the cabins and you will feel the fascinating luxury all over with the large leather-trimmed seats, optional Harmon Kardon Logic7 surround sound featuring 12 speakers, dual-zone automatic climate control and the panoramic sunroof. The interiors also buys you a cargo space of 1500 litres with the rear seats folded.

Exterior:

The engineers must be praised for the solemnly sporty and robust exterior design of the car. Owing to its eye catching front grille design with chromed expressive horizontal slats and the enlarged shining Mercedes-Benz crown, its eye-shaped new bi-xenon headlamps with optional intelligent light system and the soul wide front bonnet extensions with a wide and masculine front bumper, the car fetches a striking road presence. The lines floating on the side body of the car particularly hints towards the aerodynamic details added to the exterior design. The sporty DNA injected in the car is indicated in the well-moulded rear body of the car with new LED tail lights and correctly sculpted hood spoiler which gives the car a road-hugging impression. The compact sportiness incorporated in the sleek and wide design of the car is demonstrated by its precise dimensioning, which measures 4536 mm x 1840 mm x 1669 mm (L x W x H).

Engine, mileage and variants:

The compact German crossover SUV is available in two variants namely- GLK 250 4Matic variant and GLK 350 4Matic variant. The powerful 1.9-Litre engine in GLK 250 4Matic variant churns out maximum power output of 211 hp at 5500 rpm along with peak torque of 350 Nm at 1200-4000 rpm. The more dynamic GLK 350 variant is powered by a 3.5 litre 6 cylinder engine, which roars with a maximum power output of 306 hp at 6500 rpm and top torque of 370 Nm at 3500-5200 rpm. This finely-refined engine hugs a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission which delivers smooth connection to allow the car grasp a speed of 100km/h from a stand-still in just 6.5 seconds. The refinement of this engine is indicated by its generous combined fuel economy of 12.3 Kmpl.

Safety, braking and miscellaneous:

The car willingly takes the responsibility of the safety of its honorable occupants with a large array of safety features. The range comprises of braking safety features like Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution and BAS PLUS Brake Assist. While there is also Electronic Stability control and the other assisting features like lane keeping assist, passive blind spot assist, Distronic Plus, optional attention assist and intelligent light assist. The safety is also strengthened by the front, side and curtain airbags and pretensioner seatbelts.

Verdict:

The highly capable SUV with its desirable off-road capabilities, interior luxury and solemnly impressive design, has all the potential to be your favorite companion.