2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

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Rating8.8

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Compact SUV
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$37,900 - $39,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Responsive braking system

Subpar cargo room

No major changes except for a few feature shuffling

Respectable acceleration from the V6 engine

Unintuitive infotainment system

Crisp and confident instilling handling and ride quality

Well-crafted interior with high-quality materials

Specs & Features

$37,900

price

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Volvo XC60, the BMW X3 SUV, and the Audi Q5 SUV. With standalone trim, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP of $37,900. Its 3.5L V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.9 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the GLK-Class manages to get a combined EPA rating of 21 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

Because there is only one trim level available for the GLK, we have a very limited selection. However, we recommend that you pair it with the available Premium 1 package, which adds a power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview and driver's side mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, a 115-volt household outlet, satellite radio, and more.

Trims

    350
    $37,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.31 sec
    • Top Speed: 152 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    GLK 250
    $39,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.51 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$37,900- $39,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.76

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$35,095- $40,195

Gasoline

7.44

273 hp @ 6200 rpm

251 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$39,300- $55,000

Gasoline

8.28

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$44,700- $48,000

Gasoline

7.8

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$38,500- $45,500

Gasoline

8.55

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$35,000- $38,600

Gasoline

7.14

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$36,600- $42,625

Gasoline

7.08

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$34,480- $37,980

Gasoline

7.77

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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$33,100- $48,525

Gasoline

7.77

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$49,900- $72,300

Gasoline

7.67

340 hp @ 5500 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.31 sec13.1 sec152 mph
    5 sec13.5 sec156 mph
    5.2 sec--
    2015 BMW X4

    Ranked #3

    6 sec15.2 sec130 mph
    6.7 sec13.2 sec122 mph
    2015 BMW X3

    Ranked #6

    6.9 sec15.3 sec123 mph

    2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/435 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      2015 BMW X3

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.7 gal.371.7/495.6 mi.
      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg15.5 gal.310/449.5 mi.
      2015 Audi Q5

      Ranked #3

      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      2015 BMW X4

      Ranked #3

      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.7 gal.354/495.6 mi.

      2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        178.3 in.74.3 in.66.9 in.7.9 in.108.5 in.
        184.3 in.82.6 in.63.4 in.7.8 in.110.5 in.
        2015 BMW X4

        Ranked #1

        184.3 in.74.1 in.63.9 in.8 in.110.6 in.
        2015 BMW X3

        Ranked #2

        183.8 in.74.1 in.66.1 in.8 in.110.6 in.
        183.5 in.73.7 in.66.1 in.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        2015 Audi Q5

        Ranked #4

        182.6 in.74.7 in.65.2 in.7.9 in.110.5 in.

        2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.5 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW X3

          Ranked #2

          27.6 cu.ft.108.6 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.
          32.7 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.66.9 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.-53 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW X4

          Ranked #6

          17.7 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.

          2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            54.7 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.-
            42.2 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-
            66.9 cu.ft.32.7 cu.ft.66.9 cu.ft.-
            10.2 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-
            5.2 cu.ft.25.2 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW X4

            Ranked #6

            51.8 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.-

            2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1399 lbs.4068 lbs.
              4409 lbs.1563 lbs.3854 lbs.
              4409 lbs.1510 lbs.4112 lbs.
              2015 Audi Q5

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.1278 lbs.4079 lbs.
              2015 BMW X4

              Ranked #3

              3500 lbs.910 lbs.4130 lbs.
              2015 BMW X3

              Ranked #3

              3500 lbs.904 lbs.4030 lbs.

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