Bigger is not necessarily always better, and Mercedes is setting out to prove it with their new GLK SUV. The GLK is shorter than the 7-seat GL-Class, hence the K which refers to Kurz or Short in English, but can boast a wide range of features like 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, Agility Control suspension, Intelligent Light System, PRE-SAFE and 7G-TRONIC transmission.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLK measures 4,528 mm in length, 1,840 mm width and 1,689 mm height making it a compact premium SUV like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60.
Here is a quick overview of the available engines:
| Engine | Power | Torque | 0 to 100 km/h | Top speed | |
| GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 2.2 liter four cylinder diesel | 125 kW 170 hp | 400 Nm | 8.8 seconds | 205 km/h |
| GLK 320 CDI | V6 diesel | 165 kW 224 hp | 540 Nm | 7.5 seconds | 220 km/h |
| GLK 280 | V6 petrol | 170 kW 231 hp | - | - | - |
| GLK 350 | 3.5-liter V6 petrol | 200 KW 272 hp | 350 Nm | 6.7 seconds | 230 km/h |
To kick off sales Mercedes will offer the Edition 1 model which features extras like 20 inch wheels, EASY-PACK tailgate, privacy glass, interior sports package with black-white nappa leather from the disigno range, AMG leather steering wheel, black roof lining, aluminum trim and COMAND APS system.