The Mercedes-Benz GLK has been redesigned for the 2013 model year, with bolder exterior styling, a dramatically restyled interior, and crisp driving dynamics.

 

The 2013 GLK redesign involves nearly 1,000 new parts that include bolder front and rear bumpers, new headlights and a more graceful front grille. Inside, the new dash features eyecatching burl walnut trim that now spans the entire width of the cabin as well as shift controls relocated to the steering column.

NEW ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING

Smaller and lighter than its well-known SUV siblings, the 2013-model GLK is also equipped with a new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 engine with 302 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, an innovative ECO Start/Stop system, a more fuel-efficient seven-speed automatic transmission with Direct Select and electromechanical steering. A fuel-sipping four-cylinder diesel model, the GLK250 BlueTEC, will arrive early next year.

NEW SAFETY FEATURES

A number of innovative Mercedes-Benz safety features are available for the first time on the GLK, including standard ATTENTION ASSIST and optional DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake, Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist. The new electrically assisted steering also makes possible optional Active Parking Assist.

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PERFORMANCE/AVAILABILITY:

– Summer 2012 – 2013 GLK350: 302 hp, 273 lb.-ft. (previously 268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
– Summer 2012 – 2013 GLK350 4MATIC: 302 hp, 273 lb.-ft. (prev. 268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
– Early 2013 – 2013 GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC: 190 hp, 369 lb.-ft.

NEW STANDARD FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

– Direct-injection 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine (GLK350)
– 2.1-liter in-line four diesel engine (GLK250 BlueTEC)
– ECO Start/Stop
– Direct Select shifter
– Electromechanical Steering
– Color instrument cluster display
– ATTENTION ASSIST
– Nearly 1,000 new parts

NEW OPTIONAL FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

– Active Parking Assist
– Driver Assistance Package
– Adaptive Highbeam Assist
– AMG Exterior Styling Package
– Ambient Lighting

Equipment List – 2013 GLK350 4MATIC

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE

Dual-zone automatic climate control with dust filter
Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling
Central controller with 5.8″ color display
3-spoke multifunction premium leather steering wheel with shift paddles*
4.5″ color instrument cluster display*
MB-Tex upholstery
Black, brown, or grey roof liner
6-speaker sound system with auxiliary input
Single CD player with MP3 capability
AM/FM radio with weather band
8-way power adjustable front seats
Flat folding 2nd row seat for 54.7 cu. ft. of cargo space
Rear cargo cover
Roof rails
Exterior chrome accents and chrome load sill plate
Power windows with express up and down
Privacy glass
Trip computer
Front and rear cupholders
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Cruise control
Automatic headlamps with twilight sensor and locator lighting
Intermittent wipers
Rear window intermittent wiper and washer
Burl Walnut Wood Trim

PERFORMANCE/HANDLING

3.5-liter direct-injection V6 gasoline engine*
302 Horsepower at 6,500 RPM*
273 lb-ft Torque at 3,500 – 5,250 RPM*
ECO Start/Stop*
7-Speed automatic transmission with Direct Select shifter*
Electromechanical steering*
AGILITY CONTROL suspension system with selective damping system
Independent suspension: Front: 3-link suspension/ Rear: Multi-link independent
suspension
Brake discs front: 13″ with dual piston calipers
Brake discs rear: 11.8″ internally ventilated
19″ 5-triple-spoke alloy wheels with 235/50 R19 all-season tires
4MATIC permanent All-Wheel Drive with 45/55 front-to-rear drive split
Dual exhaust with chrome exhaust tips

SAFETY/SECURITY

ATTENTION ASSIST*
Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™*
Adaptive brakes featuring HOLD, brake drying, hill start assist, and precharging*
Anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer
SmartKey with panic button remote
Advanced tire pressure monitoring system
New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
24-hour roadside assistance program
Dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and passenger side-impact airbags
Driver and passenger pelvic airbags
Window curtain airbags for front and rear
Driver kneebag
NECK-PRO active front head restraints
High-strength steel body cage with crumple zone and safety cell
Integrated LED daytime running lamps and rear fog lamps
Rear door child safety locks
Universal LATCH system (2nd row outboard seats)
Top tether anchors for child seats (2nd row seats)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) with Trailer Stability Assist
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist System (BAS)*
4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC)

Optional Packages

Premium 1 Package ($3,450)Autodimming mirrors
Driver memory w/4-way lumbar support & power tilt/telescoping
steering column
Power liftgate
iPod / MP3 Media Interface
SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
Panorama sunroof
115V AC power outlet in cargo area
Integrated garage door opener
Compass in rear view mirror

Full Leather Seating Package ($2,100)Full leather seating (including door panels)
Front passenger seat memory
Comfort headrests
Interior ambient lighting*

Lighting Package ($1,290)Headlamp cleaning system
Adaptive Highbeam Assist*
Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination

Appearance Package ($990)20″ 5-Twin-Spoke Wheels
Aluminum roof rails

AMG Styling Package ($1,990)AMG Body styling
AMG LED daytime running lamps
Aluminum roof rails
20″ AMG 5-twin-spoke Alloy Wheel

Multimedia Package ($2,790)
Rearview camera
Enhanced voice control
COMAND with hard-drive navigation

Lane Tracking Package ($850)Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist*

Driver Assistance Package ($2,950)DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Brake*
Brake Assist Plus
Active Blind Spot Assist*
Active Lane Keeping Assist*

Stand Alone Options

SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio ($460)
harman/kardon sound system ($810)
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist* ($970)
Power panorama sunroof* ($1,480)
Trailer hitch ($550)
Brushed aluminum running boards w/ rubber studs ($670)
Rear Seat Entertainment System Pre-Wiring ($TBD)
Heated front seats ($750)
KEYLESS-GO ($650)
19″ 5-triple-spoke wheel ($TBD)
iPod / MP3 Media Interface ($310)

Paint

Black, Mars Red, Polar White*, Obsidian Black, Lunar Blue, Steel Grey, Iridium Silver, Palladium Silver, Cuprite Brown, Diamond White, Pebble Grey*, Diamond Silver*

Upholstery

Black MB-Tex, Almond/Beige MB-Tex, Grey MB-Tex, Black Leather, Mocha Leather*, Almond Leather