Mercedes-Benz GLK in Depth
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















