Mercedes GLK

Mercedes GLK

The two date ranges overlap in calendar year 2012; the data does not split a mid-year cutover beyond the start/stop fields above.

1 generation (2008-01-01 to 2012-12-31) is the first production block. Body: SUV 5-doors. The catalogue assigns 20 modifications; 12 are shown here. Engines in the shown list are all Diesel: a 2987 cm³ 6-cylinder V-shaped Turbo unit in 3.0 AT, and 2143 cm³ 4-cylinder Inline Turbo units in the many 2.1 MT and 2.1 AT variants. Power in the shown list runs from 143 hp to 224 hp. Eco class in the shown list is Euro 4 or Euro 5. Ground clearance is 201 mm. Rear brakes are Disc ventilated on some versions, Disc on others, and not measured on two of the 143 hp diesels.

1 generation, restyling (2012-01-01 to 2015-12-31) stays inside the same 1 generation. Body remains SUV 5-doors. The catalogue assigns 14 modifications; 12 are shown. This block adds Gasoline engines: 1991 cm³ 4-cylinder Inline Turbo (2.0 MT, 2.0 AT) and 3498 cm³ 6-cylinder V-shaped with boost No (3.5 AT at 249, 252 and 306 hp). Diesel 2.1 AT / 2.1 MT continue on 2143 cm³ Inline 4 Turbo. Eco class is Euro 5 or Euro 6. Ground clearance is 200 mm. Independent, spring suspension and ventilated front discs are listed on every shown version.

The two date ranges overlap in calendar year 2012; the data does not split a mid-year cutover beyond the start/stop fields above.

Engines and specs

Version names below are copied exactly from the database (`2.0 MT`, `2.0 AT`, `2.1 MT`, `2.1 AT`, `3.0 AT`, `3.5 AT`). Duplicate names are split by horsepower and, where horsepower matches, by drive.

1 generation, restyling (2012–2015)

Valves per cylinder are 4 on every restyling version shown. Engine location is Front, longitudinal on 3.5 AT 249 hp, 3.5 AT 252 hp and 2.1 AT 170 hp AWD; it is not measured on the other restyling versions. Injection is Direct injection (direct) on the Gasoline 2.0 and 3.5 AT 249/252 hp units, Distributed injection (multi-point) on 3.5 AT 306 hp, and not measured on the restyling diesels. Compression is 12 on 3.5 AT 249/252 hp, 12.2 on 3.5 AT 306 hp, 9.8 on both 2.0 Gasoline engines, 16.2 on the 170 hp diesels that list it, 17.5 on 2.1 AT 204 hp, and not measured on the 143 hp diesels. Bore × stroke is 92.9 × 86 on the 3498 engines that list it, 83 × 92 on 2.0 MT, 88 × 88.3 on several 2143 diesels, 83 × 99 on restyling 2.1 AT 170 hp AWD, and not measured on 2.0 AT (both drives) and on the 143 hp diesels.

1 generation (2008–2012)

The original 1 generation shown list has no Gasoline versions. 3.0 AT is the only 6-cylinder and the only 2987 cm³ engine in the whole GLK dump; peak torque 540 Nm is the highest figure in the data (170 Nm above restyling 2.1 AT 204 hp at 500 Nm). Compression on 3.0 AT is 17.7; bore × stroke 83 × 92. Engine location on 3.0 AT is Front, longitudinal; injection is not measured. Eco class: Euro 5 on 3.0 AT and on the two 143 hp versions; Euro 4 on all 163, 170 and 204 hp versions shown for 2008–2012.

Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg / consumption)

Figures are as stored. Combined, city and highway consumption are in l/100 km. CO2 is g/km where measured.

Restyling 2012–2015

• 3.5 AT 249 hp: 0–100 7.5 s, top speed 238 km/h; city / highway / combined not measured; CO2 203; Euro 5.
• 2.0 MT 184 hp: 8.8 s, 210 km/h; 9.2 / 6.2 / 7.3; CO2 not measured; Euro 6.
• 2.0 AT 211 hp RWD: 7.8 s, 215 km/h; 8.6 / 6.3 / 7.1; CO2 not measured; Euro 6.
• 3.5 AT 252 hp: 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured; consumption not measured; CO2 not measured; Euro 5.
• 2.1 AT 143 hp: 10.8 s, 190 km/h; 6.8 / 5.5 / 6; CO2 not measured; Euro 5.
• 2.1 MT 143 hp: 10.3 s, 195 km/h; 6.5 / 5.1 / 5.6; CO2 not measured; Euro 5.
• 2.1 MT 170 hp: 8.5 s, 205 km/h; 6.5 / 5.1 / 5.6; CO2 not measured; Euro 5.
• 2.1 AT 170 hp RWD: 8.7 s, 205 km/h; 6.8 / 5.5 / 6; CO2 not measured; Euro 5.
• 2.1 AT 204 hp: 8.0 s, 210 km/h; 7.1 / 5.6 / 6.2; CO2 not measured; Euro 6.
• 2.0 AT 211 hp AWD: 7.9 s, 215 km/h; 9.1 / 6.8 / 7.7; CO2 not measured; Euro 6. Combined use is 0.6 l/100 km higher than the RWD 2.0 AT 211 hp (7.7 vs 7.1); 0–100 is 0.1 s slower (7.9 vs 7.8).
• 3.5 AT 306 hp: 6.5 s, 238 km/h; 11 / 7.4 / 8.7; CO2 not measured; Euro 5. This is the shortest 0–100 in the whole GLK list (6.5 s), 1.0 s quicker than 3.5 AT 249 hp (7.5 s) at the same 238 km/h top speed. Peak torque is the same 370 Nm; power is 57 hp higher (306 vs 249).
• 2.1 AT 170 hp AWD: 8.8 s, 205 km/h; 7.4 / 5.9 / 6.5; CO2 168; Euro 5. Versus restyling 2.1 AT 170 hp RWD, AWD is 0.1 s slower (8.8 vs 8.7) at the same 205 km/h, with combined use 0.5 higher (6.5 vs 6).

Slowest measured restyling 0–100 is 2.1 AT 143 hp at 10.8 s. Lowest measured combined use on the restyling is 5.6 l/100 km on both 2.1 MT 143 hp and 2.1 MT 170 hp. Highest measured combined use is 8.7 on 3.5 AT 306 hp.

Original 1 generation 2008–2012

• 3.0 AT 224 hp: 7.5 s, 220 km/h; 10.3 / 6.5 / 7.9; CO2 209; Euro 5.
• 2.1 AT 143 hp: 10.8 s, 190 km/h; 8.0 / 5.3 / 6.3; CO2 not measured. Combined use is 0.3 higher than the restyling twin (6.3 vs 6).
• 2.1 MT 143 hp: 10.3 s, 195 km/h; 7.2 / 5.1 / 5.8; CO2 not measured. Combined use is 0.2 higher than restyling 2.1 MT 143 hp (5.8 vs 5.6).
• 2.1 MT 163 hp RWD, 2.1 MT 163 hp AWD, 2.1 AT 163 hp RWD, 2.1 AT 163 hp AWD: 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured, city / highway / combined not measured, CO2 not measured.
• 2.1 MT 170 hp AWD: 8.8 s, 205 km/h; 8.4 / 5.8 / 6.7.
• 2.1 AT 170 hp: 8.7 s, 205 km/h; 8.0 / 5.3 / 6.3. Combined use is 0.3 higher than restyling 2.1 AT 170 hp RWD (6.3 vs 6).
• 2.1 MT 170 hp RWD: 8.5 s, 205 km/h; 7.2 / 5.1 / 5.8. Combined use is 0.2 higher than restyling 2.1 MT 170 hp (5.8 vs 5.6).
• 2.1 AT 204 hp: 7.9 s, 210 km/h; 8.4 / 5.7 / 6.7. Versus restyling 2.1 AT 204 hp (8.0 s, 6.2 combined), the earlier car is 0.1 s quicker and uses 0.5 more combined.
• 2.1 MT 204 hp: 7.9 s, 210 km/h; 8.4 / 5.7 / 6.7. Same 0–100, top speed and consumption as original 2.1 AT 204 hp; the difference is Manual 6 versus Automatic 7.

The lowest measured combined figure in the entire model is restyling 2.1 MT at 5.6 l/100 km. The highest measured combined figure is restyling 3.5 AT 306 hp at 8.7. The highest city figure is 11 on that same 3.5 AT 306 hp. The lowest measured top speed is 190 km/h on 2.1 AT 143 hp (both generations). The highest measured top speed is 238 km/h on restyling 3.5 AT 249 hp and 3.5 AT 306 hp.

Dimensions, weight, ground clearance, tank, wheels

Length, width, height and wheelbase: not measured for every GLK version in this dump.

Tank: 66 litres on every version that lists a tank.

Ground clearance: 201 mm on all shown 1 generation (2008–2012) versions; 200 mm on all shown restyling versions (1 mm lower).

Kerb / gross weight (kg)

Restyling: 2.0 MT 184 hp 1735 / 2310 (lightest kerb in the whole list). 2.0 AT 211 hp RWD 1825 / 2400. 2.0 AT 211 hp AWD 1825 / 2400. 2.1 MT 143 hp 1825 / 2400. 2.1 MT 170 hp 1825 / 2400. 3.5 AT 249 hp 1845 / 2420. 3.5 AT 252 hp 1845 / 2420. 3.5 AT 306 hp 1845 / 2420. 2.1 AT 143 hp 1845 / 2400. 2.1 AT 170 hp RWD 1845 / 2420. 2.1 AT 170 hp AWD 1805 / 2450. 2.1 AT 204 hp 1880 / 2455 (heaviest restyling kerb).

Original 1 generation: 2.1 MT 143 hp 1790 / 2400. 3.0 AT 1880 / 2500 (heaviest gross in the list, 2500 kg). 2.1 AT 143 hp 1845 / 2400. 2.1 MT 170 hp AWD 1845 / 2440. 2.1 AT 170 hp 1845 / 2440. 2.1 MT 170 hp RWD 1845 / 2440. 2.1 AT 204 hp 1845 / 2440. 2.1 MT 204 hp 1845 / 2440. All four 163 hp versions: kerb not measured, gross 2440.

Kerb span that is measured: 1735 kg (2.0 MT) to 1880 kg (3.0 AT and restyling 2.1 AT 204 hp), a spread of 145 kg. Gross span that is measured: 2310 to 2500 kg, a spread of 190 kg.

Wheels (where listed): restyling 2.0 MT, both 2.0 AT, and 3.5 AT 306 hp: 235/50 R19 and 255/45 R19. Original 3.0 AT: 235/60 R17 and 255/55 R17. All other versions: wheels not measured.

Chassis (same wording on listed versions): front and rear suspension Independent, spring. Front brakes Ventilated disc. Rear brakes Disc ventilated on restyling versions that list them, and on original 3.0 AT and original 2.1 AT 163 hp RWD; Disc on original 163 hp MT both drives, original 2.1 AT 163 hp AWD, original 170 hp and 204 hp versions; not measured on original 2.1 AT 143 hp and original 2.1 MT 143 hp.

Reliability and problems

This catalogue does not store reliability scores, failure rates, or a problem list for the Mercedes GLK. Those topics are not measured here. What the data does fix is eco class (Euro 4, Euro 5, Euro 6), CO2 where present (168, 203, 209), and the mechanical split above. Prices and cars for sale are also not measured.

Which version to choose

Choice is an arithmetic comparison of the numbers in this dump.

Lowest combined consumption: restyling 2.1 MT 143 hp and restyling 2.1 MT 170 hp at 5.6 l/100 km. The 170 hp MT adds 27 hp and 50 Nm (400 vs 350) at the same 5.6 combined figure and the same 6 Manual RWD layout, with 0–100 improved from 10.3 s to 8.5 s and top speed from 195 to 205 km/h. If the goal is economy plus usable diesel torque, restyling 2.1 MT 170 hp is the stronger of those two on the measured figures.

Cheapest-to-run Automatic diesel with numbers filled in: restyling 2.1 AT 143 hp or restyling 2.1 AT 170 hp RWD, both at combined 6. The 170 hp AT is 2.1 s quicker (8.7 vs 10.8) and 15 km/h faster (205 vs 190) at the same 6.8 / 5.5 / 6 consumption trio.

AWD diesel with the most torque: restyling 2.1 AT 204 hp, 500 Nm, 8.0 s, 210 km/h, combined 6.2, Euro 6, kerb 1880 kg. Original 2.1 AT 204 hp and original 2.1 MT 204 hp match the 500 Nm and 210 km/h but use 6.7 combined and are Euro 4. 3.0 AT beats them on torque (540 Nm) and matches 7.5 s 0–100 with 3.5 AT 249 hp, but combined use is 7.9 and gross weight 2500 kg.

Gasoline with a clutch: only 2.0 MT (restyling): 184 hp, 270 Nm, 8.8 s, 210 km/h, combined 7.3, lightest kerb 1735 kg, RWD, Euro 6, wheels 235/50 R19 and 255/45 R19.

Gasoline Automatic without AWD: 2.0 AT 211 hp RWD: 7.8 s, 215 km/h, combined 7.1. The AWD twin (2.0 AT 211 hp AWD) is 7.9 s and 7.7 combined at the same 215 km/h and the same 1825 / 2400 kg.

Most horsepower / shortest 0–100: 3.5 AT 306 hp, 306 hp, 6.5 s, 238 km/h, AWD, combined 8.7. 3.5 AT 249 hp shares 238 km/h and 370 Nm but is 57 hp down and 1.0 s slower; its consumption and wheels are not measured. 3.5 AT 252 hp is only 3 hp above the 249 hp unit and has 0–100, top speed, consumption, CO2 and wheels all not measured, so it cannot be ranked on performance.

Avoid ranking on empty cells: all four original 163 hp 2.1 MT / 2.1 AT versions (RWD and AWD) have 0–100, top speed, consumption, CO2 and kerb not measured. They exist in the list as Euro 4, 163 hp, 360 Nm, 2143 cm³ diesels, but they cannot be compared on acceleration or economy.

Practical split using only these numbers: restyling 2.1 MT 170 hp for lowest measured combined use with a full performance row; restyling 2.0 AT 211 hp RWD for Gasoline Automatic with the lower of the two 2.0 AT combined figures; restyling 2.1 AT 204 hp for AWD diesel 500 Nm and Euro 6; 3.5 AT 306 hp when the ranking key is horsepower and 0–100; 3.0 AT when the ranking key is peak torque (540 Nm).