GLK-Class
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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2008–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | X204 |
| Production | 2008–2015 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Engines | 3.0L V6 3.5L V6 2.1L CDI I4 3.0L CDI V6 |
| Transmissions | 7-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | 2.1 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2010–2015 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2015 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | 2.1 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | Petrol | 1991 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 1765–1825 kg | 164–176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 3498 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 1845 kg | 189–203 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1825–1845 kg | 143–156 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1790–1845 kg | 143–156 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1825–1880 kg | 146–174 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1845–1880 kg | 147–168 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 150 kW (204 PS) | 1845–1925 kg | 159–176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 1925 kg | 179–185 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 170 kW (231 PS) | 1880 kg | 209–220 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2010–2015 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 2.1–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 21 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 821 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,143–2,987 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 105–195 kW (143–265 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,790–1,925 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,755 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2010–2020 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2008–2020 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 648 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 89 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Brakes | 40 | 2010, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
| Steering | 37 | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 28 | 2010, 2014, 2015 |
| Body and structure | 26 | 2010, 2011, 2014 |
| Speed control and cruise | 26 | 2010, 2014, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 26 | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
| Suspension | 24 | 2010, 2012, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2010–2015: 951 complaints, 35 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.