Mercedes GLK 300: specifications and description of the popular German crossover

"Mercedes GLK 300" was released in 2008. It was then that the presentation of the first model of the new crossover, created on the basis of the all-wheel drive station wagon, was held . A lot of time has passed - the car managed to undergo some restyling changes. However, it is still in demand and bought.

Design and interior

Looks like a Mercedes GLK 300, as befits a real crossover. He has an original design, which is dominated by clear lines and chopped shapes. The massive chrome grille and expressive "look" of the headlamps make the appearance of the car even more spectacular, like a relief bumper with an air intake. Still add to the originality of powerful aggressive wheel arches, somewhat elongated bonnet and smoothed corners of the roof.

The interior of the Mercedes GLK 300 is matched to the exterior of the car. Naturally, only high-quality materials were used in the finish. In addition, everything looks not only beautiful, but also very ergonomic. The controls are located conveniently, the readings from the instruments can be read without difficulty. And transfers are now switched not by means of a selector, but by means of the joystick located on the steering column. And of course, one of the brand-name highlights is the elegant air ducts. And a 6-inch multimedia display. Various buttons and control levers are visible on the center console. All of them are located logically and conveniently. So from the driver's road nothing will be distracting.

What's under the hood?

The GLK is available to Russian customers with four different engines. There are both diesel and gasoline units. And the Mercedes GLK 300 is just the version with a 250-horsepower engine. It accelerates to 100 km / h in just 7.5 seconds. And consumes about 8.5 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers in a mixed cycle. This is the second most powerful version. In the first place is the model GLK 350. It has under the hood a 306-strong engine, thanks to which the car accelerates to "hundreds" in only 6.5 seconds. True, it consumes not 8.5, but 9 liters of gasoline. In short, it is worth mentioning about diesel engines. Models with units operating on diesel locomotives are known under the numbers 220 and 250. Their capacity is 170 and 204 liters. from. respectively. And fuel consumption is 6 and 6.5 liters in a mixed cycle.

Specifications

This is how the full name of this crossover from the Mercedes sounds: GLK 300 4MATIC. The latest prefix means that the car is all-wheel drive. And it is offered exclusively with a 7-step "automatic", known as 7G-TRONIC PLUS. In addition, the car boasts an electric power steering.

But the transmission deserves special attention. After all, it provides the most comfortable ride - without any twitching and jerking. And all due to the fact that the difference in gear ratios between the higher and lower stages is increased. And the box has a special function: "Start / Stop IVF". It is she who stops the engine when the car is in a traffic jam or at an intersection. This saves fuel. And of course, can not but rejoice about the availability of modes of operation of the box. There are several of them. There are economical, sporty and manual modes.

Equipment

Even in the basic configuration, the Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 has all the equipment that can only come in handy. This is a 2-zone climate control, electrically adjustable and heated seats, an onboard computer, a CD player with MP3 support, a 5-inch TFT screen, and many other functions.

In addition to the above, the car can boast the presence of light alloy wheels with 235/60 R17 tires, the Adaptive Brake brake system (which simplifies the passage of serious traffic situations), ESP, ETS, ASR and ABS. Even electric heated mirrors with this model are available. And the system of comfortable parking and does have ten sensors that monitor the front and rear of the car during maneuvering.

Control

This car has a very powerful and "tyagovitiy" engine. The Mercedes GLK 300 boasts other features that make the management process of this crossover a real pleasure. In addition to the full 4MATIC drive, this model has a high-quality and reliable suspension. The front is a 3-arm design of an independent type. Behind - a multi-link device. Shock-absorbers of gas filling have the updated system of softening of impacts which change amplitude of fluctuation depending on on what covering the driver goes.

Packages and prices

The GLK 300 is offered with four different equipment packages. This is "comfort", "comfort plus", "luxury" and "sport". And the list of equipment offered within these packages is incredibly wide. Therefore, it is worthwhile to list at least some options. This is an overview circular camera, allowing you to control the space in front of the car and behind it. Also adaptive cruise control and headlight control system, automatically adjusting the brightness of the lighting. There is another option that controls the "dead zones". And the system, thanks to which begins to vibrate the steering wheel, if the driver loses vigilance and begins to leave the lane. The option that determines motorist fatigue, too, is in the list of options. Like the speed control system when driving on a descent.

This crossover is very popular. They even let out a radio-controlled electric car Mercedes GLK 300. But now it's not about that. Finally it is worth to say a few words about the cost of the car. Now the car in an ideal condition of 2015 of release (but second-hand) in a full complete set will manage approximately in 2 300 000 rubles. The cost of the new car will be about 2.5-2.6 million.