2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is largely unchanged following its introduction for the 2010 model year. GLK is a 4-door wagon that shares its basic design with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class premium-compact car. It's available with rear-wheel drive, or the company's 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The sole model is the GLK350, with a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Available features include a navigation system that comes with a hard drive for storing digital music files, bi-xenon headlamps, and a panoramic sunroof. Newly optional on the 2011 GLK-Class is an AMG Styling Package, which includes specific exterior trim and 20-inch wheels.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Compact SUVs are luxury SUVs that are compact in size. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. This segment is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories. Our Best Buy in this class is the Audi Q5. Our Recommended picks are the Infiniti EX35 and Volvo XC60. New or significantly redesigned models for 2011 include the BMW X3.