Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year, engine choice, and maintenance history. The GLK is praised by a loyal owner base for its distinctive, boxy styling, comfortable and quiet ride quality, solid build quality from the era, and the reliability of its naturally a
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" trim or package. Feedback is primarily segmented by powertrain. The 2015 model year is mentioned favorably as the final model year. For the diesel, models produced after 2013 a
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
GLK 350 V6 (302 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
From 2012-2015
Power302 Hp
Torque370 Nm
0–100 km/h6.5 sec
Top speed210 km/h
Fuel consumption11.2 L/100 km
DriveRear wheel drive
Transmission7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS