2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$37,900 to $39,900

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Need a compact luxury crossover for the commute or those trips to the mall? Take a look at the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Although this pint-size ute currently packs 5 folks in admittedly tight quarters and sports only 54.7 cubic feet of cargo area, all that could change for the 2016 model year, as the folks at M-B want to lengthen and widen the GLK-Class a bit in opening a dedicated niche for its new GLA-Class crossover. In fact, there are hints that the next-gen GLK-Class could be offered in legendarily sporty AMG garb, too. But that’s then, and this is now. For the present, no significant changes accompany this posh people-hauler into the upcoming year, thus you can rest assured that it retains the affordability, the solid build, the luxury touches, the heady powerplants and the sedan-like driving qualities that have made it popular with polo-disdaining small families.

Again this downsized ute is expected to be available in 2 trims, the normally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) GLK350 and the twin-tubodiesel-packing GLK250 BlueTEC, which again totes standard all-wheel drive (AWD), thus earning the further 4Matic sobriquet. Said 4Matic distinction is, of course, also slated to remain available to the GLK350 as an option. And as is traditional these days, said full-time AWD configuration adds to maneuverability on dry roads even as it stands by to automatically and instantaneously transfer torque from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip when things get slippery.

Look for the 2015 GLK250 BlueTEC to return with the pokey but fuel miserly 2.1-liter twin-turbocharged diesel inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant mating with the standard 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 200 hp and a hefty 369 lb-ft of torque. It isn’t particularly speedy, but this turbo 4 boasts fuel numbers of 24 mpg city/33 highway and a towing capacity, when properly equipped, of 3,500 pounds, which might help alleviate the pain of arriving a few seconds (or minutes) later than, for instance, your GLK350-owning friends.

Said friends have a non-turbo, gasoline-burning 3.5-liter V6 engine under the GLK350’s hood that also combines with the 7-speed shiftable automatic. Expect 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque from this gas-burner, with mileage once again estimated at 19/25 in RWD versions and 18/25 in the available AWD-equipped 4Matic iterations. Towing, meantime, is again maxed out at 3,500 pounds with the proper equipment. Oh, and the ubiquitous shiftable 7-speed automatic transmission comes with standard steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters in all GLK-Class variations.

Look, meanwhile, for the return of such standard features as 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors and LED running lights, complemented by leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats and full power accessories in both GLK variants. Additional features in both trims include cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering, along with Bluetooth-interfaced mbrace destination download and dual-zone auto climate control.

Entertainment in either 2015 GLK-Class edition is again expected to include a standard 100-watt stereo with a single-CD player, 6 speakers, COMAND interface with 5.8-inch display and, naturally, auxiliary audio input via a number of USB ports.

Note that there are a few items missing that come standard in most rival high-end crossover utes, and there lies the rub. The GLK-Class is touted as an affordable Mercedes in its basic form. But start adding some of the nearly endless options choices, and suddenly you’re talking some serious bread.

Said selections include the Premium 1 Package, the Leather Package, the Lighting and Ambient Lighting packages, the Multimedia Package, the Appearance Package, the Lane Tracking Package and the Sport Package. Depending on the package chosen, look for add-ons like a panoramic sunroof, satellite radio, a power liftgate, satellite radio and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, as well as leather upholstery, memory for driver's settings and a remote garage door opener. Enhanced lighting, a 7-inch multimedia display, a rear-view camera and GPS navigation are also available in package form, as are available safety features like lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring.

Standalone options, meantime, include step running boards, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear-seat DVD entertainment and a Harman Kardon premium audio system. Oh, and M-B’s optional Active Parking Assist technology makes short work of difficult parallel-parking duties as sensors assess parking spots and take over steering chores while the driver handles the brake and shifting assignments.

Finally, standard safety features aboard all GLK-Class variants include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. LED daytime running lights also come standard aboard both iterations, as do front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, mbrace emergency communications and stolen vehicle recovery assistance, and a remote antitheft alarm.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Barry S
Jun 11, 2024
The GLK is a well built, solid, powerful, serene vehicle to own and drive. The GLK needs more room for backseat passengers. The Lincoln MKC is comparable for power, driving characteristics, comfort and has a bit more space in the back seat. Jun 11, 2024
by Keshia L
Apr 09, 2024
I’ve had a Lexus and an Acura and now this. It definitely takes some getting used to because the ride and features are very much different.Apr 09, 2024
by Gerard M
Feb 18, 2024
This is the perfect car for our daughter Jordyn who just got her learners permit! Love this car!Feb 18, 2024

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK Pricing

Original MSRP
$37,900 to $39,900
Price range
$12,381 to $12,839
Average price on CG
$12,747
YoY price change
$12,839 to $12,747

Trims & specs

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 · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Touch screen display radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · 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

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · 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: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · 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: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

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: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · 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

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

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): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: horn/light 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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Touch screen display radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · 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

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · 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: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.07

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · 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: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

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: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · 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

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

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: rain sensing · 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 · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · HD radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · 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

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · 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: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · 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: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

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 oil pressure

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 rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · 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

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

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: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

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