Packing a lot of posh onto its small-to-midsize frame, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUV heads into 2014 essentially unchanged after last year’s comprehensive rework. Once again, this princely down-sized ute again boasts seating for 5, as well as 54.7 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) and turbodiesel power, while again toting the traditional assortment of luxury perks that have made the German automaker a legend.
Available in 2 engine-delineated trims, the entry-level GLK350 and the torque-toting GLK250 BlueTEC 4Matic, this classy coach is as at home on the commute as it is at the theater, and it doesn’t look entirely out of place towing a trailer or hanging at the building-supply lot. Further, the GLK350 can be delivered with traction-heavy AWD to become the GLK350 4Matic sub-trim. Meanwhile, the ruggedly handsome profile adorning this semi-slab-sided symbol of success still shouts “sport ute” louder than most of the pretenders in its segment.
Base power for the GLK350 and its GLK350 4Matic stablemate comes from a variable-valve-timed (VVT), direct-injected (DI) 3.5-liter V6 engine that remains under the management of a finely wrought 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission. This combo throws out 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, and sports auto engine stop-start technology to gain mileage estimates of 19 mpg city/25 highway in its standard rear-wheel-drive (RWD) form and 19/24 in the 4Matic. Alas, as is common for this high-end hauler, M-B recommends burning only premium gasoline.
Concerned about fuel efficiency? The GLK250 BlueTEC 4Matic comes with a 2.1-liter twin turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) diesel powerplant that again pairs with the 7-speed shiftable automatic for 200 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Boasting standard full-time AWD (4Matic) that tames corners while remaining ready to instantly transfer added power from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip, front and rear, in slippery conditions, this turbodiesel-equipped ute is estimated to sip fuel at a 24/33 pace. Oh, and towing is maxed out at 3,500 pounds with either engine and, of course, with the proper equipment.
Each of the GLK-Class trims carries such standard appearance features as 19-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, rear spoiler and heated power-adjustable mirrors. Inside, look for leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, alloy and wood cabin accessories, a leather steering wheel mounting paddle shifters and dual-zone auto climate control. Again this pretty people-mover also boasts cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and an Mbrace2/Bluetooth communications interface, along with a 100-watt audio system flaunting a single-CD player bolstered by 6 speakers, a memory-card slot and a USB connection. M-B’s touted COMAND electronics interface, finally, allows voice-activated or touchscreen control of the various audio and communications functions via a 5.8-inch dashboard-mounted color display.
Options packages are expensive and somewhat restrictive, according to a number of reviewers. For example, a power liftgate, remote garage door opener, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a panoramic sunroof, satellite radio and memory for driver's settings are all included in the Premium 1 Package, while the Multimedia Package offers a rear-view camera and hard-drive-based navigation suite, each of which falls under the purview of the COMAND system. The AMG Package, meanwhile, offers 20-inch upgraded wheels and aluminum roof rails to the GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic, with the Full Leather Seating Package flaunting leather upholstery, upgraded head restraints and ambient interior lighting.
Standalone options do exist, however, in the form of available rear-seat DVD entertainment, the panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, and a Harman Kardon stereo system sporting 11 premium speakers.
Noteworthy standard safety features aboard each 2014 GLK-Class trim include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and front and rear head airbags. Further standard safety equipment delivered with this heady German-designed sport ute includes daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, Mbrace2 emergency communications services and a remote antitheft alarm.
Optional safety equipment offered to all trims, meantime, includes Mercedes’ well-wrought ParkTronic parking-assist technology, enhanced lane-departure and blind-spot warnings, radar-interfaced adaptive cruise control and adaptive bi-xenon headlights, each of which is available, unfortunately, only in package form.
we had the injectors and plugs replaced in the car, runs better but now when we stop at stop sign the radio/nav/phone panel just turns off. then when we go it turns back on. The car does not stall out, it happens on eco and regular.
Please provide or indicate hypelink/url for glk250 rear lights assembly technical info (electrical schematic, wiring, pinout for the connectors it contains)
Replaced auxiliary battery but eco mode still won’t kick in to turn off motor at full stop
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · HD radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
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 spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler 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: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · HD radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
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 spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler 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: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · HD radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.67
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 spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler 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: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent