2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

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Rating8.1

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Compact SUV
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$37,090 - $39,090
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Stable and engaging drive

Some rivals have superior luggage capacity

More power from the 3.5L V6

Finely-designed interior

The rear seats lack space

Higher fuel efficiency than the last year's model

Comfortable front row

Limited fuel storage capacity

Refreshed interior and exterior

The new electric power-steering system

Updated engine stop-start system

Revised safety features

Specs & Features

$37,090

price

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV, the Audi Q5 3.0 SUV, and the Infiniti EX37 SUV. With standalone trim, the GLK-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP $37,090. 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 6.4 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

With no choice in the trim selection, you are left with several optional packages. Our recommendation is the Premium 1 Package, the Multimedia Package, and the Driver Assistance Package. These packages add a panorama roof, a backup camera, a 7-inch display, a power liftgate, active lane keeping assist, and more.

Trims

    350
    $37,090 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.33 sec
    • Top Speed: 152 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    GLK 250
    $38,590 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 85 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$37,090- $39,090

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.14

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$34,320- $39,420

Gasoline

7.85

273 hp @ 6200 rpm

251 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$35,900- $51,400

Gasoline

8.13

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$38,850- $43,950

Gasoline

7.91

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$37,330- $50,730

Gasoline

8.26

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$36,900- $40,650

Gasoline

8

325 hp

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$41,145- $52,045

Gasoline

7.88

240 hp

251 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$36,400- $41,500

Gasoline

7.58

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

5

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$34,350- $48,950

Gasoline

8.14

240 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

5

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.33 sec14.3 sec152 mph
    5.2 sec13.9 sec-
    6.6 sec15.2 sec-
    6.7 sec13.2 sec122 mph
    2013 BMW X3

    Ranked #5

    6.9 sec15.3 sec123 mph
    7.1 sec15.5 sec135 mph

    2013 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.
      2013 BMW X3

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.7 gal.371.7/495.6 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/518 mi.
      2013 Audi Q5

      Ranked #2

      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg16 gal.320/448 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.

      2013 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.
        190.3 in.75.2 in.65.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.
        183.5 in.73.7 in.66.1 in.8.1 in.105.7 in.
        2013 BMW X3

        Ranked #3

        183 in.74.1 in.65.4 in.8.4 in.110.6 in.
        2013 Audi Q5

        Ranked #4

        182.6 in.74.7 in.65.2 in.7.9 in.110.5 in.
        182.3 in.71 in.62.6 in.6.5 in.110.2 in.

        2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23.3 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.
          2013 BMW X3

          Ranked #1

          27.6 cu.ft.90.1 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.
          30.8 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.
          20.3 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.
          29.8 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi Q5

          Ranked #6

          29.1 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.

          2013 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.23.3 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.-
            67.4 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.-
            2013 BMW X3

            Ranked #3

            70.8 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            11.1 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-
            11.8 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-

            2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1388 lbs.4079 lbs.
              2013 Audi Q5

              Ranked #1

              4400 lbs.1047 lbs.4079 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1100 lbs.3913 lbs.
              2013 BMW X3

              Ranked #2

              3500 lbs.904 lbs.4112 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1190 lbs.4224 lbs.
              3306 lbs.1102 lbs.3680 lbs.

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