Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2008–2015 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 (Europe & other markets) 2010–2016 (North America) |
| Assembly |
Bremen, Germany 6th of October City, Egypt (EGA) Beijing, China (Beijing Benz) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door compact SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 3.5L V6 2.1L CDI I4 3.0L CDI V6 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in (2,756 mm) |
| Length | 2009–2011: 178.2 in (4,526 mm) 2012–2015: 178.3 in (4,529 mm) |
| Width | 2009–2011: 72.4 in (1,839 mm) 2012–2015: 74.3 in (1,887 mm) |
| Height | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
The Mercedes-Benz GLK (codename X204) is a compact luxury crossover SUV that went on sale from the autumn of 2008 after its public debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show alongside the competing Audi Q5.
The name GLK is an acronym for Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse, taking its name from larger Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, which in turn was named after the G-Wagen or Geländewagen. Thus, the GL is the luxury-oriented version of the G, and GLK is the compact version of the GL. Its successor is now called the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
In 2015, with the release of the second generation X253 model, the GLK-Class was renamed to Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C"—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.
It is a concept vehicle incorporating design of the original Mercedes-Benz G-Class with typical design features from the contemporary Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. The concept vehicle includes 2.2-litre BlueTec four-cylinder Diesel engine rated 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp), 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission, 4Matic all-wheel drive, anticipatory Pre-Safe safety concept and the Intelligent Light System (ILS), Command APS infotainment centre, a rear-seat entertainment system with two screens and Thermotronic 3-zone automatic climate control, Agility Control suspension. The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
It is a concept vehicle demonstrating the GLK's dynamic performance on the tarmac. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
The vehicle's design was heavily influenced by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
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