It's been a while since we had some GLK stuff with some real data here, ignoring the Hos in The City exposure.
I converted some European specs to US (inches/pounds), so you can get idea of the actual size of the vehicle. It's becoming more obviously how the GLK is based fairly closely on the new C-class. It's a relatively small SUV, but for many should be the right size with high gas prices, etc.
mm inches
height 1699 66.9
width 1855 73.1
length 4525 178.3
fr. track 1567 61.7
rear track 1588 62.6
wheelbase 2755 108.5
weight - 3.0L 1830 4,034
kg lbs.
Some of the early prelim specs were not right, if you look at these official MB specs above.
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2008 Mercedes C300 Sport mars red/black
2007 Lexus IS350 Sport granite metallic/gray
2004 Porsche 986S seal gray metallic/black/black
2002 Jeep KJ Sport white/gray
Thanks, MY2008. Based on the dimensions and the features listed above, you can really see how this rig is derived from the new C-class. That should result in a very good SUV.
Any pricing info yet? I'm really fond of the ML320 CDI. If the GLK were offered in a diesel I would be really thrilled. As the gas, it's okay and may catch my eye.
Per recent Car Connection article, as they discussed GLK with Dr Klaus Maier of MB:
"U.S. versions of the GLK will come only with a 3.5-liter V-6 with 268 horsepower, a seven-speed automatic and an interior dressed in burled walnut at launch. The gas-powered version hits 60 mph in about 6.7 seconds, according to company estimates."
One engine, 3.5L and it's quick (since it's 700 or 800 pounds lighter than ML).
Discussion with Edmunds included possibility of production in the US in the future maybe:
"Mercedes-Benz is considering building its new GLK compact SUV in the U.S. to take advantage of the low dollar and the vehicle’s expected popularity in the North American market. Despite the decline in the popularity of SUV models, the U.S. is expected to remain the single biggest market for the GLK and it has been revealed that production of the SUV could come Stateside.
Speaking at the launch of the new GLK, a Mercedes-Benz executive told Edmunds that both the GLK and the C-Class sedan, on which it’s based, could be built at the carmaker’s Alabama plant. “We are looking at everything these days like never before, and you can expect many moves of this nature over the next several years,” he explained. However, he added that such a move wouldn’t occur until 2013 at the earliest.
One thing he did confirm was that a 2.2L turbodiesel engine will be available in North America in both the C-Class and GLK, but not until 2010. Developed 167hp (125kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque, the engine is ideal for the GLK and in some ways is better than the 3.5L V6 in the GLK350 range topper. Engineers are still working on the engine to combine with BlueTec diesel technology to make it comply with all 50 U.S. state emissions laws.
The new GLK will go on sale in North America by April next year. "
Here's some info on Standard Equipment, Options And Packages as released through eMB today:
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