Mercedes-Benz GLK in Depth
By Clinton Deacon
July 16, 2008 8:00 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz
Press Release
High-class specification
All models in the GLK-Class range feature a high level of standard equipment, including:
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4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
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7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with Comfort and Sport modes
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Adaptive airbags for driver and front passenger
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Adaptive brake lights
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Aerial integrated in roof spoiler (additional roof aerial if COMAND is specified)
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AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist (BAS) and hill-start assist
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Armrest between driver and front passenger, sideways folding, with compartment
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ASSYST maintenance interval indicator
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Audio 20 sound system, radio/CD with integrated Bluetooth interface and microphone, central 5-inch colour display
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Bag hooks (2) in the load compartment
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Belt height adjuster for driver and front passenger
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Belt status indicator for rear passengers in instrument cluster
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Belt tensioners and adaptive belt-force limiters for the front seats, plus belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for the outer rear seats
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Body-coloured bumpers, exterior mirror housings and door handles
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B-pillars in high-gloss black
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Brake pad wear indicator
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Coat hooks on the tailgate inner door pulls
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Crash boxes, bolted for easy repair, front and rear
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Cruise control
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Diesel particulate filter (for CDI models)
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Dynamic handling control systems – ESP®, ASR, 4ETS, ABS, BAS
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ELCODE locking system with infrared/radio remote control, integral immobiliser, automatic locking whilst driving, unlocking in the event of an accident (crash sensor), extended central locking function
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Front fog lamps with chrome rings/rear fog lamp
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Glove compartment air-conditioned
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Headlamp Assist
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Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
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Heated rear windscreen
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Heated windscreen washer nozzles
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Indicators in the exterior mirrors
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Instrument cluster with three analogue dials (speedometer, rev counter, temperature display/fuel gauge) and central display
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ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear
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Kneebag on the driver's side (Europe)
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Light-alloy wheels, 17-inch, with size 235/60 R 17 tyres
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Load compartment cover (no-cost option)
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Load sill guard cover, inside and outside, made from black plastic
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Load-securing rings in the load compartment
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Lumbar support with manual 2-way adjustment for driver's seat
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Map pockets on the front seat backs
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Multifunction steering wheel with four buttons
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NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints for driver and front passenger
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Outside temperature display
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Paintwork with increased scratch resistance
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Power outlets, 12 volt, at front and rear of centre console, in the glove compartment and in the load compartment
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Power steering, electrohydraulic, with safety steering column
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Power windows (4)
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Rear windscreen wiper with automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged
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Rear-seat backrest with 1/3 : 2/3 split, forwards folding with integral folding rear armrest including double cup holder and stowage compartment
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Rev counter
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Seat occupancy sensor on front passenger side
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Seats for driver and front passenger with electrical height and backrest adjustment, as well as adjustment of the seat cushion angle
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Side skirts in black, grained
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Sidebags for driver and front passenger
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Speed-sensitive power steering (GLK 280 4MATIC, GLK 350 4MATIC,
GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC) -
Steering column, adjustable for height and reach
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Stowage compartment under the load compartment floor
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Stowage net in load compartment, left
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Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
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THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control
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Three head restraints in the rearTinted glass all round
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TIREFIT (or compact spare wheel as a no-cost option)
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Trim elements for interior in fabric
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Tyre pressure loss warning system
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Warning and ambient lights in the tailgate
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Windowbags
Exterior sports package or off-road styling package to complement the range of standard equipment
Two equipment packages are available, allowing customers to personalise their GLK.
The exterior sports package includes:
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19-inch 7-spoke light-alloy wheels with size 235/50 R 19 tyres at the front and size 255/45 R 19 tyres at the rear
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Chrome package with roof rails in aluminium, chromed rectangular exhaust tailpipes, inner and outer load sill guards with stainless-steel inserts, front fog lamps with chrome surrounds and shoulderline trim strip in chrome
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Radiator grille with three chrome fins
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Rear apron with chrome trim strips
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Rub strip in chrome
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Side skirts painted in body colour
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Sports suspension, lowered by 20 mm
The off-road styling package includes:
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17-inch light-alloy wheels with size 235/60 R 17 tyres at the front and size 255/55 R 17 tyres at the rear
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Chrome package with chromed rectangular exhaust tailpipes, inner and outer load sill guards with stainless-steel inserts, front fog lamps with chrome surround and shoulderline trim strip in chrome
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Front and rear apron with off-road pads in black, grained
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Radiator grille with two chrome fins
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Roof rails in matt black
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Simulated underguards front and rear in black, grained
Exclusive additional equipment features from higher-segment models
GLK customers can upgrade their vehicles by specifying further equipment features and packages:
Off-road engineering package
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"G" switch for activating a special off-road driving program: modified accelerator pedal characteristics, adapted 7G-TRONIC shift points, manual shift mode for 7G-TRONIC, off-road ABS, specially tuned ESP®/4ETS
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3-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles
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Additional underguard made of GMTex
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DSR switch (Downhill Speed Regulation)
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Off-road monitor with compass indicator, altimeter, GPS coordinates and tracking system to record routes in areas not covered by digitised maps (if COMAND APS is specified)
Interior sports package
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3-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles
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Aluminium trim elements in the dashboard and in the front and rear door panels
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Combined fabric/ARTICO man-made leather upholstery
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Instrument cluster in matt silver with tube-style design
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Interior lighting package
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Selector lever in leather with chrome inlay
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Sports pedals with stainless-steel look
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Stainless-steel door sills in the doors
Additional optional extras available for all models:
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20-inch 7-spoke or 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels with size 235/45 R 20 tyres at the front and size 255/40 R 20 tyres at the rear
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Automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger side
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Automatically dimming interior mirror and exterior mirrors
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COMAND APS with 7.5-inch monitor positioned in centre of dashboard, integral radio, CD/DVD player, hard-disc navigation with tracking system for recording routes outside areas covered by digitised maps, telephone operation and off-road menu, can be combined with TV tuner and reversing camera
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Fine wood interior trim elements in pine brown or burr walnut
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Genuine leather interior appointments
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Heated front seats
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Intelligent Light System with five light functions that are activated in specific driving situations (cornering light function, country mode, motorway mode, active light function and enhanced fog lamps)
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LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system for navigation, radio, telephone and CD/DVD player or changer
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Media interface
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Panoramic glass sliding sunroof, electrically operated
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PARKTRONIC
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PRE-SAFE®
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Privacy glazing
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Rear seat entertainment system with 2 screens, radio remote control, 2 sets of
IR headphones, aux-in socket for multimedia devices such as games consoles, DVD player -
Remote controlled, electrohydraulically operated EASY-PACK tailgate
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Seat adjustment, 10-way, fully electrical with memory package
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Sidebags in rear
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THERMOTRONIC 3-zone luxury automatic climate control
*Selection only, equipment and appointments may vary from country to country; in alphabetical order
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Comments
Anyways making small SUV is hard, they're tall, short and not wide, so making that type of car is terrible expierence for any designer, but GLK is terrible!
It reminds me kind of a funny cartoon car that want to be G-class ahah
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