2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 Details, Photos

• Competes with: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Infiniti EX35, Audi Q5
• Looks like: The “concept” we saw months ago
• Drivetrain: 268 hp 3.5-liter six cylinder engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, two and four-wheel drive
• Hits dealerships: January 2009

Audi dropped the veil on the new Q5 compact SUV earlier this week. Now, Mercedes-Benz has revealed details about the U.S.-bound version of its all-new BMW X3 competitor, the GLK 350.

Mercedes is giving us solid numbers: 268 hp, 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds, 23 mpg on the highway (exactly what the X3 and LR2 get) and 54.7 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, which is just a bit less than the LR2. 

What sets the GLK apart from the X3, LR2 and upcoming Audi Q5 is that it will be available in both two-wheel- and four-wheel-drive models. The others come standard with all-wheel drive. For the buyer just interested in the luxury and utility of the GLK, the two-wheel drive should cost less than the competition.

19-inch wheels, Bluetooth, power seats and dual-zone climate control come standard but almost everything else is optional. There are five — count ‘em, five — option packages and nine stand-alone options covering everything from a panoramic sunroof, power liftgate, navigation, leather seats, etc. We’ll have to weigh in on the value of the GLK when pricing is announced, but with so many options and two-wheel drive, the starting MSRP could be significantly lower than its competition. More photos below.

Comments

I was wondering where the Pontiac Aztek designers landed, now I know. I've had two MB's in my life. One was bullet proof reliable that went 237k before I got tired of her. The other was the most unreliable pos ranking right up there with some of the GM and Chrysler products I've had. This GLK reminds me of what a Subaru Forester would look like if it did a Barry Bonds. I still don't understand why so many people think they need awd. At least the GLK will give you the option of going with just a two wheel drive set-up. It's still ugly though.

is it just me or does m-b have too many products in its lineup??

23MPG highway? 35mpg CAFE can't get here fast enough.

What's the city MPG? 14? 15?

I hope they put the Bluetec diesel engine in it.

For a minute, I thought Merc Benz was going up against the Range Rover Sport with the athletic boxy look. In fact, from certain views and angles, it reminds me of one as well. Not a bad thing at all.

It reminds me of Subaru Forester too. I think you'd be a lot further ahead buying a Forester. If you look at the specs it has better interior room end better mpg - and is a lot less expensive.

Are you kidding me? A forester? Mercedes has its own crowd of people, just like Subaru and the two are not comparable. I guess my situation is a bit different... I don't drive much so the mpg is not that much of a concern. I think this car looks great. The new boxy interior is interesting... the new E class will have it too. Overall, I think I will be driving this car in March.

I MB did something awsome with this car. It took some of the elements from the GL and put it in this design. When my lease is up on my 06' QX56, this will most definitely be on my list.

what is the stand alone cost of the 4 matic and leather options??
yhank you

If you going to spend money on a benz, you might as well get it fully loaded,but thats just me.

I believe that the cost of 4matic is about 2k more the the base. Leather is 1,750. Otherwise you just get MB tex.

I JUST PICKED UP A GLK 350 LAST WK. I HAVE OWNED JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER BRAND AND MAKE. I ALWAYS SEEM TO HAVE 4 VEHICLES FOR MY CO. THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST SOLID RIDE EVER, CERTAINLY WORTH THE $. AND GO FOR THE OPTIONS. IT'S IN A LEAGUE OF IT'S OWN
SOUTH BURLINGTON VT.

I have a white GLK 350 4MATIC, I got it loaded with the P1 Package, Multimedia Package, Sports Appearance Package, Lighting Package, iPod, and the Entertainment System. It's a really nice car, I like how smooth it drives and how big of a gas saver it is, my parents got it for me as a graduation gift since it was an SUV and a great deal on a MB and I love the way it drives. The biggest disappointment for me was the fact that the panoramic sunroof has a thin sheer type blind and the light still seeps in and the 20" rims on the sports appearance package made the drive a little less smooth and I looked in a tire change on it and it was going to be 675.00 a piece for the manufacture tires! I recommend it for commuters and small families. One last thing, my sales representative told me this car was meant to be aggressive, not sexy like the ML and GL.

I just bought one too and it exceeded my expectations by far. It is sexy, intelligent, smooth and a joy to drive. For the guy who said it is ugly...I bet you have never owned an MB, have you. And to the guy who said he'd rather have a Forrester becaue they are cheaper...take a look at the residual value on both. You'll end up with more equity with an Mb then a damn shitty Forrester!!

The GLK rocks! Tim

Did a side by side comparison of the GLK with a Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. It was no comparison - the Hyundai is SO MUCH NICER, with peforated heated leather seats and much better build quality. I'm generally a MB fan, but Hyundai is obviously a better vehicle for lots less dough.

The Hyundai is so much better?? Please!!!! Go and get some medication. You are obviously off your rocker!!!

Tim

Tim,
Your comments prove that you're compensating for your lack of class (and probably something else) by overpaying for the GLK. But you can't make yourself a better person by driving behind the three pointed star. And by driving the GLK all you prove is you don't have the dough to afford the GL. Yes, the Santa Fe Limited is a much nicer vehicle than the bargain basement GLK. Try to keep your comments civil.

I was driving a Ranger Rover Sports and wanted to downgrade (in terms of price and size). I got it last week and am thrilled! It is the most stylish car I have ever owned. The interior has a vintage feel to it. Perfect for a small urban family (we have 2 young kids).

Picked up mine about a month ago. Looked at lots of other options before we bought. The car is quick, responsive, nimble and comfortable. We love the car but the standard radio s*cks and some of the controls don't make much sense. Small price to pay for a fun car.

I ordered a 350 GLK350 4matic,
built in Stuttgart / Germany.
i am sure,i will get quality
and later a good service in the
mercedes car shop !

Picked up a GLK 350 today. So far so good. The car is really solid and handles extremely well. My wife has a C300 and the interior is almost identical and the drive is similar.

For the record I could have purchased virtually any car on the lot and wasn't even looking at the sticker and settled on the GLK because I like the size and the way it feels. I like it's aggressive look too. The point is, it wasn't about money for me. I just didn't want a bigger car and since we already have a C class sedan I thought a C class SUV was the obvious compliment. The lower price was just gravy.

Just signed the deal on a lease for the new 2010 GLK 350...total MSRP including options=$47,540 5.9% lease, 36 months, $4752 down incl. sec dep and first month-payments $735.11 incl tax...went on the MB canada website keyed in my car lease price +$598.00 plus taxes...about $100 per month difference...what would you do?

I've had mine for just over 2 weeks now and it's just awesome. I have the charcoal grey with the sport and premium package. Handles great, looks fabulous and built solidly. I test drove and looked at all of the other comparable luxury midsize options and found this one the best. Of course there are pros and cons to each one...from the Q5 I liked their larger panoramic roof more but to add 20s and the other options, it cost way more. Audis also have a history of electronical issues... The X3 is dated and I doubt the new style will be much nicer. The LR2 is just an upscale Ford Escape. I am more than 110% happy. And at the end of the day it's also a Mercedes...I love the stares I get and people thinking it's worth twice of what it cost....

Good luck to you guys looking...for those who already own one...let me know if there are GLK forum groups around. Thanks.

Simon

Lisa, sounds like you are paying too much. You should be in $700's if you were buying the vehicle and not leasing it! Did you negotiate that lease price at all?? Sounds waaaay too high. We leased a brand new BMW 335I (msrp $46,000), only 24 month lease, and are only paying $533.71 a month. We put a total of $4,000 down. As much money as you put down, it sounds like you should have received a much better deal...

QUESTION: We have a year left on our lease and I am thinking about getting a GLK 350. How roomy is the back/trunk space? Is it a decent size?
We have a boxer and need enough room to put him back there on trips and stuff! Thanks!

I am looking ans considering purchasing a MB GLK 350 4matic. This will be my first MB and I hve some concerns with what I have hear as to the costs of maintance and repairs. The price and dealing seems to be resonable.

Any advice?
Thanks

Stay away from this tin can, Tom. Buy a Toyota Highlander instead. Larger, quieter, better riding, longer lasting, nicer inside with a MUCH better resale value. Mercedes copied the styling of the 01 Highlander for the GL series and there's a lot of the same lines in this little puddle jumper. But neither are as nice a vehicle as my 01 Highlander- even after the 170,000 miles we've clocked it's still a gem. Try to put 170,000 miles on this MB and you'll find yourself living at the poor farm.

I purchased a 2010 GLK about 3 weeks ago. It's fully loaded, 20" rims, premium package, etc, etc. The vehicle handles great gets decent gas milage and has a smooth and quiet ride. I test drove many other SUVs. The bigger ones drove like trucks and the smaller ones had way to much road and wind noise. No comparison between this and the competition. As for the Hyundai guy...the Sante Fe can't even compete. This is my 3rd mercedes, and I'm convinced the Germans make a far better vehicle than the competition. The GLK is actually manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany.

I'm looking into buying a GLK 350....should I pay the MSRP price? any advice???

OK Dave Carson, I'll concede MB is making pretty good vehicles. The latest JD Power ratings show that they've really improved their initial reliability.

Just put money down on a new GLK 350 4matic 5 weeks ago and should have it by next week. First time Mercedes buyer but it looks like this vehicle is a good value for the money when compared to competition. Was looking forward to getting Harmon/Kardon Logic 7 sound system and bi-xenon lights but were'nt available. Is the base stereo really that bad or should I hold out and get the Logic 7 system? Roominess seemed good and interior nice. I really like my '08 Civic Si but with the amount of snow we get here in Northern Ontario, the 4matic should come in handy. Any other comments, please let me know.

Consumer Reports just tested the GLK - they rank it 10th best out of 12 sporty SUVs. They criticized the back seat, the weak headlights, the low speed ride and quality problems in the interior. The best SUV in the class is the Subaru Forester according to CR.

After more than a year of test-driving every crossover, hybrid SUV, 5-door sedan and tricycle you can imagine, I finally found what I wanted!

The MB GLK 350 is perfect in every way, from the classic interior to the aggressive exterior with its STANDARD 19" 10-spoke wheels.

The ride is smooth. The acceleration is great, as is the necessary braking. Love my panoramic sunroof and iPod integration.

I've owned every make of German vehicle produced, from a 1970 VW Bus and 1990 Porsche 911 to a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 quattro. The MB rocks 'em all!

And Red, try to disguise your MB envy a bit better, okay?

We went to buy a C class sedan and wound up buying a GLK 350. The GLK has much better utility, makes more sense for us and is one sharp vehicle. For not much more money than the C sedan we got a very exciting package and we love it. The retro styling is great, ride and acceleration are excellent and material/finish are MB quality. We wanted to replace our MB Turbo Coupe with a sedan but when my wife saw the GLK she fell in love with it. I would have preferred the two wheel drive but the dealer only had awd inventory so that is what we bought. A really fun vehicle at a very attractive price. The X3 was several thousand $'s more and we didn't like it as much as the GLK.

I live in Germany and was always a GM fan until I saw and test drove the GLK, no other vehicle could compare to this unless you purchased the E-class. Two months ago I picked up my GLK...it is a dream...fully loaded w/ 20 inch rims. I love it and would recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mine is black and a REAL looker!! Happy driving to the fellow MB GLK owners!!!

We have had the GLK for a month now and couldn't be happier with it. I love the 7speed transmission. It is absolutely tops. The only thing MB should change is to feature running boards as standard equipment. I did not like the flare-out strip below the doors so I had the dealer install the optional running boards. They look great and give the vehicle a more muscular appearance. Bluetooth and MP3 hook up works great. The GLK is a real pleasure to drive and one of the top cars I have owned. (Like many others, I have had most of the German cars including the BMW 740)

I have had my GLK350 for a few weeks now. It is fully loaded and I mean every option available and I have to tell you I love it. I have an SLK55 AMG and I am driving the GLK more. It is one sweet ride. As far as styling goes, it is so "retro" that it will be in style for 10 years. I have nothing bad to say about it, AT ALL!

I have a white GLK 350 and I LOVE It! It's a lot of fun to drive-the doors 'thunk' like a bank vault when you clost them. It's a zippy ride and has a great sound system. I got all the option except nav which I'd never use anyway. Seats a comfortable and the car just looks great. I have had people and a cop stop me and ask about it. It's not a car you'll see everyday. Don't believe the MSRP though. I couldn't touch one for under 40K. They really start at around 38K.

The GLK 350 is fantastic. I have an E class sedan also and between the two of them driving is a pleasure beyond belief. The only negative is that the GPS system in the GLD350 is harder to use and not quite as accurate as a good Garmin. Have both and use both when traveling.

The Navi system totally sucks - just picked it up yesterday though overall impression is great the GPS system is not what we expected. It didn't navigate it was just there for looks (at the cost of $1,800 - a bit too much for the non-operational device)

The latest lease deals I'm seeing on the GLK is $5,000 down, plus $500 per month for 39 months, plus fees. For your $25,000 you get to drive this compact wannabe only 10,000 miles a year...and then you give it back. LOL

I recently purchased a GLK and have a male doberman. He fits quite nicely in the area behind the last seat. There's enough room for him to turn in circles and lie down.
Love the vehicle. It's really solid and gets on to a freeway quite nicely.

Just bot a GLK. RWD version. Very few options. One reason we bought it was the looks. Masculine for a change. Not a jelly bean. Built solid. Car door closes like a bank vault. Great ride and very quiet. May be an entry product,but it has more class than most of the competition. Full Torque at 2400 RPM and 7 speed tranny lets us scoot nicely. Adaptive Shocks really do work.

Hello Everyone,

I will be purchasing a 2010 GLK in about a month. I am in the market for a small Luxury SUV. I've been driving Infiniti G20's since 1998. The last new one I purchased was in 2000. I enjoyed being note free, but now I'm ready again.

I have researched this truck for months since it first released. I didnt want to buy it last year, anticipating that they would correct any impending problems on the first version when making the second.

I've compared the GLK to it mother the ML and in side by side comparison, there's not much difference in the specs. So for the lower price, I'm going with the GLK.

My question is: what options are a must have? From what I've seen I definately want leather seats (just don't get the MB Tex thing - I mean if you are going to buy a MB..) the other is the Premium 1 because I need the power lift gate (shopper), the navigation is getting mixed reviews, i think I'll ditch, and sounds -- I'm on the fence unless this included the bluetooth then I have to have it. Just with those options it brings the price well over $40K. If you go much higher than that then it goes into a less affordable category. For some, may not be worth it... Any thoughts?

"...their mind is tiffany twisted, they got the Mercedes Benz.."

The Eagles

Wise up and buy a hyndai LOL

I am planning to buy GLK and looking for comments from the people who have bought the 2010 model, is it a worth buy compared to BMW or Audi

I've had my GLK for 6 months now and stick by what I said back in June. Great ride, quiet, comfortable, etc, etc.
And it handles well in the snow. I had the opportunity to drive a Hyundai Sante Fe and a Highlander for a week...the Highlander was better than the Sante Fe but neither rode as good as the GLK. And the Subaru Forrester, ha, I dove it...hated it...the saleman told me it was the ladies choice of small SUVs.

Got my GLK350 4matic the first week of 2010. Jade Green w/ P1, MM, Xenon, Appearence Pkg, hitch & MBtex. Light tan interior with wood. Great ride. Dealer only have one vehicle w/ Xenon and therefore cannot choose exterior color. Green turns out great w/ tan and wood. MBtex feels ok. Cannot live w/o xenon : )

Some of these "comments" seem to be too canned to be real. Who is out there working for Benz online.

Or, for that matter any other competing mfr.

don't work for any car company, and I think GLK looks cheaply made.

Bought my GLK in early December. Test drove every competitor. Hyundai and Kia are not competitors in this class.
The Audi Q5 is very good.
I would say that the Q5 is sport first and class second, and the GLK is Class first and Sport second.
But I grew tired of the cars that were designed in the Suppository School of auto design. They are just too feminine for me.

Pretty obvious that the detractors have not gone and actually driven the car.
How sad. No knowledge but strong opinion.....
That is the problem with this site.
More Wannabes than drivers.

This car is built for the Autobahn and as such is super stable on America's highways. I love the ride at all speeds, but particularly like cruising at 75 on the highway. It is much quieter than any competitor that I found.

Mine is a RWD w/iPod adapter and all the usual standard MB features.......adaptive shocks, 7 speed tranny, pre braking, 19" alloy wheels, Burled Walnut trim, Dual Zone climate, 8 way driver & pass seats, and all the letters...ABS, BAS, ESP, etc, etc...

This makes my 23rd new car.
I paid only $34K and couldn't be happier.

too bad you couldn't afford 4wd for this highlander lookalike. LOL

I very disappointed in the fact we here in the US can not get the GLK with the off-road package…
The GLK seems to be another fine German car.

We bought the GLK 350 4matic last night and love it! My ONLY complaint is the small back seats. Otherwise, perfect for the money. We traded in our 03 E500 for the GLK. We have all the options on the GLK except leather seats. The V6 of the GLK feels somewhat comperable to the E500's V8. It has plenty of get up. We drove a Volvo CX90 with an inline 9 and it was terrible compared to the GLK. For an economy MB and SUV, the GLK rocks! On a side note, MB financial is very easy to work with.

Went to the autoshow recently and was surprised to see orange peel in the paint of every Mercedes model, including the GLK. How can such a high end manufacturer make such a dopey mistake? None of the Hyundais I saw had orange peel and their paint jobs looked better than Benz.

BACK AT YOU BEN O, GET YOUR GLASSES CLEANED I JUST ORDERED A NEW GLK-350

Consumer Report just rated the GLK as the most unreliable SUV on the planet. At least it's expensive.LOL.

Zack,

Apparently you've been posting anti-GLK posts on this site for over a year now. I suggest you get a life.

Got my GLK350 4matic the first week of 2010. Jade Green w/ P1, MM, Xenon, Appearence Pkg, hitch & MBtex. Light tan interior with wood. Great ride. Dealer only have one vehicle w/ Xenon and therefore cannot choose exterior color. Green turns out great w/ tan and wood. MBtex feels ok. Cannot live w/o xenon

Just got my 2011 GLK 350, loaded except for leather. AWD. It is a beautiful suv. Drive very well, very little sound at 80mph! The Nav is great as when used to.

After reading through all the pro and con reports on the GLK, I have decided, after initially admiring the look and list price, that the only way to find out if it is for me is to go to a dealership and try it out. I have owned Subaru and just am not buying the comments that Subaru and Hyundai are in the same ball park. In automotive as in life, you get what you pay for.

I've owned my GLK350 since April. I got every option except leather. I bought the Mars Red and it gets lots of attention. In the 15 yrs I owned my Camry I never had one speeding ticket (not that I didn't speed I just wasn't noticed). And had no vandalism. This year I've been pulled over twice and have been vandalized once. I've been talking trade to a steel gray GLK350(nice color just doesn't stand out like red). Keep in mind when you buy new with all the options, the trade value goes way down. This is a great vehicle. The upgraded sound system is superb! The xenon lights with active curve illumination is excellent. The only con would be the back seat space. Passengers say it's fine but when I drive I like to put a travel cooler on the floorboard and must always put the front seat forward so it can fit.

One more negative. I don't like the nav system. I wish it were touch screen. So instead of using the vehicles navigation, I usually put a Garmin on the dash when traveling.

I have a 2010 MBZ GLK 350 that has an ongoing issue with the transmission. Has anyone experienced the following... Upon shifting the car from Park to drive, or neutral to drive or finally reverse to drive and steps on the gas the transmission give way to a short burst of hesitation then within that split second it engages and the car leaps forward? Anyone? Have brought it into the dealer a doz. times and although they can feeling and re-enact it, since it doesn't throughout codes, the transmission cannot be repaired. They can only re-adapt the puter and it does nothing to correct the problem.