2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class luxury compact SUVs join the German automaker's lineup for 2010 and add a fresh jolt of excitement, thanks to their distinctly sedan-like front end, attractive side profile, and sporty overall design, as well as their luxury-oriented interior and generous cargo capacity. As Mercedes' new entry-level SUV, the GLK-Class joins a stable of highly capable, luxury-oriented SUVs, including the midsize M-Class, the big GL-Class, and the quirky yet rugged G-Class SUVs, which carry on the tradition of the old Gelandewagens of the 1970 and '80s.
The 2010 GLK-Class includes the rear-wheel-drive GLK 350 and all-wheel-drive GLK 350 4Matic trims. A 3.5-liter V6 engine generating 268 hp powers both trims. (Mercedes has apparently put the brakes on a GLK 320 CDI trim powered by a four-cylinder clean diesel engine, at least for this year.) The gas-powered V6 generates 258 lb-ft of torque and drives the SUV from 0 to 60 in a respectable 6.5 seconds. The GLK-Class posts fuel economy numbers of 16/22 city/highway mpg and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
The engine links to a seven-speed automatic transmission, which provides smooth shifting and helps improve fuel efficiency, according to Mercedes. Drivers who prefer to take more control of their driving experience can shift the transmission manually using paddle shifters located on the multifunction steering wheel.
The GLK-Class delivers agile handling, thanks to its Agility Control suspension system, which delivers a sporty yet comfortable ride as well as off-road capability. Equipped with amplitude-dependent damping, the suspension adjusts automatically to various driving conditions. During normal driving conditions, the suspension offers a softer ride to ensure passenger comfort, but when the driver pushes the SUV, the suspension responds by becoming firmer to provide optimal stability. Speed-sensitive power steering also helps improve agility and maneuverability, especially at lower speeds, while 19-inch wheels provide a more stable and comfortable ride.
The GLK 350 4Matic's all-wheel-drive system features a 45/55 torque distribution between the front and rear axles. Along with the AWD system, the GLK 350 4Matic comes equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a four-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) as standard features. ESP applies the brakes and/or reduces engine power as necessary to aid the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in emergency situations, while the 4-ETS system takes similar measures to further help the driver maintain control of the vehicle. Other standard features for both trims include adaptive brakes and hill assist, which keeps the vehicle from rolling backward when stopping or starting on a steep slope.
The GLK-Class's upscale, well-equipped interior includes such standard features as dual-zone automatic climate control, an adjustable steering column, and front seats with electrically adjustable height and backrest angle, as well as Bluetooth wireless connectivity for hands-free use of mobile phones. A central 5-inch color information display also comes standard, while Sienna Pine wood trim on the dashboard and door panels adds to the interior's luxury feel.
Options include Mercedes' COMAND (Cockpit Management and Navigation Device) communication system, which enables drivers to control the audio, entertainment, and communication systems using a central controller knob that operates much like a computer's mouse. To add convenience, cupholders are integrated into the driver's armrest. The GLK-Class offers a respectable 23.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, which expands to 54.7 cubic feet with the split rear seat folded forward.
As befits any Mercedes vehicle, the GLK-Class comes equipped with a wide range of safety features, including two-stage front airbags, front side-impact airbags, window airbags for both rows of seats, and a crash-optimized pedal system. In addition, the SUVs' specially designed front bumper has an impact absorber made with a softer foam, which helps protect pedestrians in the event of an accident.
User reviews for 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
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by aldo c
Jan 24, 2025
Its a personal opinion excellent handling for myself is perfect its a mercedes
Jan 24, 2025
by Robert H
May 08, 2024
This car and its features is amazing! Exceptional quality! Perfect May 08, 2024
by robert b
Jan 10, 2023
Good value compared to a bmw x5 needs newer electronics for my needsJan 10, 2023
User rating:
by aldo c
Jan 24, 2025
Its a personal opinion excellent handling for myself is perfect its a mercedes
Jan 24, 2025
by Robert H
May 08, 2024
This car and its features is amazing! Exceptional quality! Perfect May 08, 2024
by robert b
Jan 10, 2023
Good value compared to a bmw x5 needs newer electronics for my needsJan 10, 2023
by Anonymous
Jan 03, 2023
This is a good, solid vehicle. The upgraded sound system is wonderful. The seats are comfortable and adjust nicely to my shorter frame (should adjust easily for tall people, as well). It has a good amount of power with smooth acceleration. Con: there doesnt seem to be much difference between the comfort vs. sporty driving modes - definitely more towards comfort/eco than sporty.Jan 03, 2023
by Willie H
Jun 16, 2022
This car is missing me driving it off the lot .Jun 16, 2022
by Mendez M
May 14, 2022
Built for kings where technolody begins ...Drop draws car girl dem love it bad.May 14, 2022
by Michael J
May 02, 2022
Love it...exactly what I wanted and was looking for May 02, 2022
by Anonymous
Mar 26, 2022
I have only had the car for two days but I love it! Great ride, very comfortable, love all the glass area, very easy to see everyone else on the road. Rides like a dream!! This car is like brand new! Mar 26, 2022
by Anonymous
Dec 22, 2021
It’s a great car I like the way it handles and it’s not too big or too small Dec 22, 2021
by Byeongdon K
Jun 09, 2021
there is no response. That is problem. Jun 09, 2021
by Wiltisha E
Apr 27, 2021
I love it..The black color is a real beauty. Apr 27, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2021
Perfect size for me and my family, reliable model. Love this car.Mar 28, 2021
by Shawn F
Jan 16, 2021
I really like this automobile, if I was in the market for an SUV this or another color of his woul have been my first choice for sure......Jan 16, 2021
by gerald m
Nov 29, 2020
Real leather seat most of the seat are rip on drive side due to fake cheap seats. Second most of these glk350 dont all have backup cameras and map/navigation system without that inside is very plain and basic and cheap shame on mercedes benz they look so nice outside but go inside very boxie and small in sideNov 29, 2020
by Anonymous
Nov 10, 2020
I really like it very much. Great looking car. Nov 10, 2020
by Daniel M
Oct 27, 2014
Car is really sharp looking and drives really nice. Interrupt is sleek and modern with many features to the car. I love this car but the fuel economy is way wise than I expected for this car being relatively small.Oct 27, 2014
by Anonymous
Dec 17, 2013
I bought this GLK 350 with 38k miles, from a local Mercedes Benz dealer in August 2013. (It replaced our 2003 ML500 that was totaled in a t-bone wreck.) The search took about three months since I wanted the barolo red with all the options. I have a bit of a lead foot, but in-town it does about 18 mpg and highway is about 23. The back seat is tight, but I knew that before I bought it. Most of the time it's the two of us, so it's a mute point. It sits high enough up that my knees don't hurt and has good forward view. The trunk is also smaller than I'm used to, so we have to pack carefully. Overall I'm quite pleased with this car.Dec 17, 2013
by Ed A
Aug 24, 2013
Awesome vehicle overall. Very comfortable, well laid-out interior. Instruments easy to read and controls very intuitive, well thought out. Cold,cold fast and efficient A/C. Great looking, stylish without being flashy. Plenty of power. Good view of the road, front and back and sides.Aug 24, 2013
by Todd T
Mar 06, 2013
This car is new to us, but my wife really likes it and feels safe/secure driving it in all conditions. It's pretty boring to drive I think, but this car is great for what it is. I think it looks fantastic.Mar 06, 2013
by Curtis H
Nov 27, 2012
The ride is firm but sometimes a little jiggly on certain roads. Handles much like the C300 it is based upon. Seats are very comfortable on long trips. Don't expect to use the roof rack, rear doors make it very ackward to load even a bike on the optional roof rack.Nov 27, 2012
by Anonymous
Jul 17, 2012
This is my wife's car, and she loves the Mercedes vinyl "Tex" interior for its durability and ease of cleaning. She prefers it to leather and it does look great. Mileage for her has been around 21-25 mpg, which is what we expected for such a heavy vehicle. The forthcoming diesel GLK will be better, but we expect to keep this vehicle for a very long time. The V-6 engine is wonderful, and the 4-wheel drive gives a huge sense of security in rain, snow or ice. But if you want to haul cargo, a bigger SUV is better.Jul 17, 2012
by Joseph R
Aug 07, 2010
Likes it a lot but I miss my BMW. It drives well, has great visibility, lots of power
and it looks great! Haven't had any problem with it. I wish phone system is more
intelligent. Yes, this is an SUV that is fun to drive.Aug 07, 2010
by me a
Mar 19, 2010
While it is a great looking vehicle I have had quite a few problems with it. Squeaks and rattles, techy problems, poor poor gas mileage. Do I like the car, yes. Would I but it again, NO. I love Mercedes but my next one will be a car instead.Mar 19, 2010
by Randall M
Oct 13, 2009
Superb handling, great turning raddius, smooth and throaty acceleration. Excellent build quality but Universal Media Interface is shoddy and unreliable at times. Very poor GPS. Gas mileage is okay but not stellar. Very fun car to drive. It's a head turner.Oct 13, 2009
by Matteo C
Jul 20, 2009
Better than tha audi q 5 the B M W x3 Tha Volvo Xc60 and tha lexus rx350!
Its a real turn heads , With the 21 inch rims and the white colors (cream) Its amazing The stearing is amazon THE SOUND IS EPICJul 20, 2009
by Terri H
Jun 21, 2009
I had a glk for the weekend and after I drove it I realized it was small and the interior was not leather it was MB tex. A vechicle at this price should be leather. I am waiting for the blue tech version as this truck uses a lot of gas.Jun 21, 2009
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Pricing
Original MSRP
$34,600 to $36,600Price range
$7,726 to $8,665Average price on CG
$7,781YoY price change
$8,665 to $7,781Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.67
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation