Standard Features

• Performance
  & Handling
   
  • New-generation 3.5L Direct Injection V-6 engine
    

    New-generation 3.5L Direct Injection V-6 engine

    A new-generation 302-hp 3.5-liter V-6 combines numerous advances to deliver more torque over a wider range of rpm. Its rapid-multispark ignition fires up to four times per millisecond, while new high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically tunes the fuel spray, reducing emissions, fuel consumption and noise. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

  • 7-speed automatic transmission
    

    7-speed automatic transmission

    The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to match, while standard paddle shifters offer manual-style enjoyment anytime you want it. A new column-mounted electronic selector lets you handle all gear changes without taking a hand from the steering wheel.

  • Paddle shifters
    

    Paddle shifters

    A pair of paddles strategically positioned behind the upper steering-wheel spokes allows you to manually upshift and downshift the 7-speed automatic transmission with just a flick of your fingers.

  • ECO Start/Stop system
    

    ECO Start/Stop system

    A fuel-saving new ECO Start/Stop system automatically shuts off the engine at stoplights and other idle situations. As soon as the driver lifts off the brake, the engine instantly restarts, for immediate acceleration response. The ECO Start/Stop feature can also be shut off by the driver at any time.

  • AGILITY CONTROL suspension
    

    AGILITY CONTROL suspension

    Engineered specifically for performance driving, AGILITY CONTROL automatically adjusts the individual shock absorbers based on the road surface and the driver's current driving style. Valving inside each shock absorber automatically firms up during stronger body motions for sharper handling feedback and stability, and reduces the damping rates during gentler motions for a smoother, more composed ride.

  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
    

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

    This safety breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz continually monitors your driving inputs and the vehicle's motion to help keep it going in your intended direction, especially in corners and during evasive maneuvers. If it detects wheelspin, severe understeer (plowing), or oversteer (fishtailing), ESP can brake individual wheels and reduce engine power to help bring the vehicle under control.

  • Adaptive braking technology
    

    Adaptive braking technology

    Powerful 4-wheel disc brakes feature a number of advances. If you lift off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when you apply the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes just enough to sweep water build-up from the discs. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make long red lights or stopped traffic a little easier.

   
• Design
   
  • Ruggedly reimagined design
    

    Ruggedly reimagined design

    Muscular yet elegant new styling makes the GLK-Class more distinctive than ever. A bold new grille is flanked by intriguingly detailed headlamps that flow into its powerful hood and chiseled, flared fenders. Ruggedly angular and upright, the GLK is also aerodynamically refined to maximize efficiency, interior space and outward vision while minimizing wind noise. Short overhangs and powerful wheel arches set off the largest standard wheels in its class, while new LED front and rear lighting, a prominent rear spoiler and chrome-finished dual exhausts reveal its athletic nature.

  • AMG body styling
    

    AMG body styling

    Designed by the performance-minded artisans at Mercedes-AMG, chiseled front and rear bumpers integrated chrome skid plates, lending the already athletic GLK350 an even more muscular presence.

  • Chrome accents
    

    Chrome accents

    Chrome exterior accents highlight the stylish character of the GLK350. From the ribs in its bold front grille to the side-window trim to the tips of its true dual exhaust, polished chrome detailing expresses the GLK's rugged refinement.

  • Roof rails
    

    Roof rails

    Whether traveling with a bike, a snowboard or extra luggage, the standard black roof rails offer a multitude of cargo options with accessory attachments.

  • Completely redesigned cabin
    

    Completely redesigned cabin

    A stylish new dashboard sweeps across the roomy GLK cabin with bold style and elegant details. New air vents are encircled in brushed aluminum. So are the new gauges, with their crisp, legible faces and color multifunction display placed at the same height as the large color central screen. Rich new materials and refined colors reward your every sense. And while every control is close at hand, the generous space and large, upright windows impart a relaxed sense of freedom.

  • 19-inch triple 5-spoke alloy wheels
    

    19-inch triple 5-spoke alloy wheels

    With a daring triple 5-spoke design and durable light-alloy construction, the sporty 19-inch wheels are the largest standard wheels in the GLK's class, and come outfitted with all-season tires.

  • Burl Walnut wood trim
    

    Burl Walnut wood trim

    Adding to the sophisticated ambience of the GLK's redesigned cabin, a generous amount of sustainably forested, hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim adorns the dash and doors.

  • Multifunction steering wheel
    

    Multifunction steering wheel

    The standard 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in supple Premium leather. For fingertip access to some of the vehicle functions you use most often, convenient buttons on the wheel let you control the audio volume and selection, send and end calls on your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and scroll through the features of the new full-color multifunction display in the instrument cluster.

  • LED Daytime Running Lamps
    

    LED Daytime Running Lamps

    Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

  • Privacy glass
    

    Privacy glass

    Deep-tinted windows for the second row, rear quarters and liftgate affords added privacy and warm-weather comfort to rear-cabin passengers.

   
• Safety
   
  • 11-way air bag protection

    11-way air bag protection

    An advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection. Dual two-stage front air bags, front side-impact air bags, front pelvic air bags, a driver's knee air bag, and window curtain air bags for both seating rows are standard.

  • ATTENTION ASSIST
    

    ATTENTION ASSIST

    The first system of its kind, ATTENTION ASSIST continuously monitors different parameters of driving behavior, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips. Disclaimer

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    Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.
  • Night Security Illumination
    

    Night Security Illumination

    The exterior lights can be programmed to turn on for a preset interval when you remote-lock your vehicle in darkness, to help light a path for you as you leave.

  • NECK-PRO front head restraints
    

    NECK-PRO front head restraints

    In the case of a rear impact exceeding a preset threshold, NECK-PRO front head restraints move forward and slightly upward, reducing the distance between the head restraints and the heads of front-seat occupants. This action helps to reduce the possibility or severity of whiplash-type neck injuries.

  • Seat belt technology
    

    Seat belt technology

    Equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt force limiters, 3-point seat belts are arguably our most important passive safety feature. If a collision exceeds a preset threshold, the ETDs instantly remove slack from the front and rear outboard seat belts. Belt force limiters allow a slight amount of give in the ETD-equipped seat belts, to reduce the peak seat-belt forces on the occupant.

  • Body structure
    

    Body structure

    Approximately 70% of the GLK-Class body structure is made from high- and ultra-high-strength steel. Advanced crumple zones, two steel beams in each door, and a rigid cabin shell help to divert impact energy over, under and around the occupants.

  • Advanced Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
    

    Advanced Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

    The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can automatically detect a substantial loss of tire pressure in any wheel and alert the driver via a warning message in the multifunction display. The advanced TPMS can also display the numeric tire pressure for each mounted wheel.

  • Antilock Braking System (ABS)
    

    Antilock Braking System (ABS)

    Enjoy the strong, controlled stopping power of dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, backed by an Antilock Braking System (ABS). ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together. This intelligent system can pump the brakes as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and preserve the driver's steering ability. Disclaimer

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    Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
  • Brake Assist
    

    Brake Assist

    Brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost. Brake Assist can potentially reduce the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. Disclaimer

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    Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
  • Adaptive braking technology
    

    Adaptive braking technology

    Adaptive braking technology integrates a suite of advances. If you lift off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when you apply the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes just enough to sweep water build-up from the discs. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make long red lights or stopped traffic a little easier. Disclaimer

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    Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
    

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

    This safety breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz continually monitors your driving inputs and the vehicle's motion to help keep it going in your intended direction, especially in corners and during evasive maneuvers. If it detects wheelspin, severe understeer (plowing), or oversteer (fishtailing), ESP can brake individual wheels and reduce engine power to help bring the vehicle under control. Disclaimer

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    No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome the laws of physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires.
  • Trailer Stability Assist

    Trailer Stability Assist

    A trailer in tow can adversely affect the driving dynamics of a vehicle. That's why the GLK-Class is equipped standard with Trailer Stability Assist. The sensors for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) monitor for trailer sway, or oscillations, caused by the trailer's movement. The system then intervenes by using the front brakes of your Mercedes to help stabilize the vehicle and trailer. Disclaimer

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    Trailer hitch is optional. Read Operator´s Manual before towing. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. See dealer for details.
  • SmartKey
    

    SmartKey

    The SmartKey remote control integrates remote door locks, a removable valet key and a remote panic alarm. You may selectively unlock only the driver's door and fuel filler, or all the doors plus the liftgate and fuel filler.

  • Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™
    

    Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™

    From your car, your computer or your compatible smartphone, mbrace2™ offers the industry's most comprehensive range of features for more connected, safe and productive drive time. From making your everyday life easier to helping out in an emergency, mbrace2 combines advanced cloud-based and GPS technology with 24-hour support from helpful experts. Two mbrace packages are offered, and every 2013 Mercedes-Benz includes a 6-month mbrace trial subscription. Disclaimer

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    All Mercedes-Benz mbrace® services operate only where cellular and Global Positioning Satellite signals are available, which are provided by third parties and not within the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. An mbrace Package trial period is offered on new, Certified Pre-Owned and pre-owned sales and leases at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Subscriber Agreement is required for service to be active. Some services are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. Some services may be limited or restricted in some areas. Driver is responsible for complying with traffic and other laws. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details.
    
    mbrace is compatible with select Apple iPhone® models running iOS 4.2 or later, and Android-based phones running OS 2.1 or later.
    
    Roadside Assistance repairs may involve charges for parts, service and towing. Vehicle must be accessible from main roads. Depending on the circumstance, these services may be provided by an outside provider, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance. Restricted roadways, acts of nature and vehicle accessibility may limit our ability to provide services to you. For full details, eligibility requirements, and limitations/exclusions of Sign and Drive services, as well as the Roadside Assistance Program, please see your dealer.
  • Antitheft alarm system
    

    Antitheft alarm system

    The standard antitheft alarm system is armed automatically when you lock your Mercedes from the outside. It sounds the horn and flashes the exterior lights if a door, the liftgate or the hood is opened without first unlocking the vehicle. You can also sound the alarm by pressing the red "panic" button on your SmartKey remote when you're within range of your vehicle.

   
• Comfort
  & Convenience
   
  • Dual-zone climate control
    

    Dual-zone climate control

    Separate left and right temperature controls allow the driver and front passenger to enjoy personalized comfort. In addition to fully automatic or manual control of blower speed and airflow distribution, the system includes a dust and pollen filter that helps keep particles as small as 0.0002-inch from entering the cabin.

  • 10-way power driver seat with 3-position memory
    

    10-way power driver seat with 3-position memory

    Intuitive, seat-shaped controls on the door help you find your ideal driving position with 10-way power adjustment. A memory system recalls three stored positions for the driver seat plus steering column and side mirrors.

  • 4-way power steering column

    4-way power steering column

    To help you find your ideal driving position, the steering column power-adjusts up/down and in/out at the touch of a button. The settings can also be stored in the 3-position driver-seat memory.

  • Driver-seat lumbar support

    Driver-seat lumbar support

    For long-term comfort and lower-back support, the driver's seat features lumbar support that power-adjusts both in/out and up/down.

  • Versatile cargo space
    

    Versatile cargo space

    The GLK-Class accommodates up to 23.3 cu ft of cargo with all the seats up, and 54.7 cu ft of cargo with the 60/40-split rear seats folded.

  • Retractable luggage cover
    

    Retractable luggage cover

    A retractable cover helps shield your cargo or shopping bags from sunlight and prying eyes. The cover is retractable with one hand, or can be removed entirely for maximum cargo space with the seats folded.

  • Infrared-remote window opening and closing
    

    Infrared-remote window opening and closing

    You can close all open windows and the sunroof from outside the vehicle, simply by holding down the "lock" button on the SmartKey remote while aiming it at the infrared sensor in the driver's door handle.

   
• Audio
  & Entertainment
   
  • 6-speaker audio system

    6-speaker audio system

    The standard AM/FM/weatherband audio system includes six strategically located speakers, an in-dash CD player with MP3 capability, and convenient auxiliary audio controls on the steering wheel.

  • AUX IN and USB jacks

    AUX IN and USB jacks

    Both an auxiliary audio input jack and USB connector allow plug-and-play enjoyment from your iPod® or other MP3 player.

  • HD Radio™ receiver
    

    HD Radio™ receiver

    Delivering remarkably clear audio that gives AM stations the crispness of FM radio, and FM stations CD-grade sound, HD Radio™ also offers a larger bandwidth that can actually increase the number of stations available to you. Disclaimer

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    HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
  • Central controller
    

    Central controller

    Featuring a crisp 5.8-inch color-LCD display and a central controller on the console, the GLK-Class gives you convenient control of audio, video, hands-free calling and optional navigation* functions. Many features can also be accessed via the integrated steering-wheel controls. Disclaimer

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    While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system´s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area
  • Hands-free Bluetooth interface

    Hands-free Bluetooth interface

    Place and answer calls, and even access select phonebooks without taking your hands off the steering wheel with standard Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling. Pairing your Bluetooth-compatible phone with the vehicle is simpler than ever. Then, just leave your phone in your pocket and enjoy hands-free conversations over the audio system. Visit http://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/us/en/ to learn more about Bluetooth connectivity. Disclaimer

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    Bluetooth® interface does not provide phone charging or external antenna. Voice interactivity feature is dependent on selected handset. Phone sold separately. See dealer for a list of approved compatible phones. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
    

    Bluetooth audio streaming

    Bluetooth audio streaming makes it even easier to enjoy your digital music player. It allows you to connect your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® or other MP3 player wirelessly to your vehicle's audio system for convenient, cable-free playback.