2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Review

The brand new compact 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK for sale presents worldwide purchasers with an option for a smaller, lighter, shorter and more fuel efficient SUV. This is the very first compact sports utility vehicle ever manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It has been designed specifically to compete with the Acura RDX, the Lexus RX, the Land Rover LR2, the BMW X3, the Infiniti EX and the Audi Q5. And you know enough about Mercedes-Benz value to know the GLK will excel.

The GLK Class from Mercedes-Benz for 2010 will be manufactured in Bremen, Germany. The first vehicle in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK review is the GLK350. It comes to you standard with a 3.5L 268hp V6 engine and an unprecedented seven speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Together, these drivetrain components produce an impressive 258 ft-lb of torque at just 2400 RPM. The base model is rear-wheel driven, but even with the optional all-wheel-drive configuration, you will experience an adequate maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds.

A superior suspension system has been included with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vehicles for 2010. Besides being able to accelerate quickly and cruise with confidence at high speeds, these small-sized SUVs soak up bumps like an oversized sponge does champagne. Five passengers can sit comfortably inside of it as it offers just slightly less than 55 cubic feet of occupant accommodation space. It does well in regards to gas consumption as well. It will grant you 22 miles per gallon on the highways. And when you get off the road, even in adverse terrain conditions, it performs exceptionally - especially when equipped with the 4Matic AWD system. You'll slash through mud and levitate over rocks effortlessly.

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 will take you from sitting still to traveling more than 60 miles per hour in a mere 6.5 seconds. Its top speed is 143 miles per hour - quite impressive, especially for a vehicle that's taking you 22 MPG on the highways. Mercedes-Benz is very proud of the fact that this is one of the most sophisticated, efficient engines ever designed and manufactured. Engineers have utilized lightweight techniques for casting, individually forged connecting rods, variable valve based timing, intake timing that varies as conditions require, and uniquely advanced techniques for combustion that emit less CO2 and simultaneously create greater power than ever before experienced in any similar engine configuration.

And one of the most amazing sell points you will hear from any 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK dealer is that it actually cost less than the majority of its competitors. With MSRPs beginning at just $33,900 for the base model and $35,900 for the all-wheel-drive model, these incredible advancements of technology present exceptional Mercedes-Benz value. Next on the line will be the GLK220 CDI turbo diesel. And please never forget that Mercedes-Benz takes your safety very seriously. You will be hard pressed indeed to find a more comprehensive list of standard safety features offered on any vehicle and the segment. Explore the new GLK-Class compact SUV from Mercedes-Benz today. You will be most impressed.