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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

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Rating8.1

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$37,480 - $39,480
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Agile braking system

Subpar cargo room

No major changes

Strong acceleration from the V6 engine

Wind noise at higher revs

Top notch ride and handling

Lavishly designed interiors

Specs & Features

$37,480

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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X3, the Acura RDX, and the Audi Q5. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP of $37,480. 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

Despite only offering one trim, Mercedes offers a wide range of packages. If you want to enhance the riding experience even further, we recommend adding the Appearance and Leather package.

Trims

    350
    $37,480 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
    $38,980 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

8.1
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

Price

$37,480- $39,480

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.08

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

5

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7.9
2014 Acura RDX

$34,520- $39,620

Gasoline

7.9

273 hp @ 6200 rpm

251 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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8.3
2014 Audi Q5

$37,300- $54,000

Gasoline

8.31

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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8.3
2014 BMW X3

$39,800- $44,900

Gasoline

8.27

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

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8.1
2014 Cadillac SRX

$37,505- $50,955

Gasoline

8.09

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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7.6
2014 Infiniti QX50

$34,850- $38,600

Gasoline

7.64

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267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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7.6
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

$41,100- $57,300

Gasoline

7.56

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250 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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8.0
2014 Land Rover LR2

$36,600- $41,700

Gasoline

7.98

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250 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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7.6
2014 Volvo XC60

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2014 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
    		5.2 sec--
    		6.6 sec15.2 sec-
    		6.7 sec13.2 sec122 mph
    2014 BMW X3

    Ranked #5

    		6.9 sec15.3 sec123 mph
    		7.1 sec15.1 sec135 mph
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    2014 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.
      2014 BMW X3

      Ranked #1

      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.7 gal.371.7/495.6 mi.
      		21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/555 mi.
      		20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg16 gal.320/448 mi.
      		17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/500 mi.
      		17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg18.5 gal.314.5/444 mi.

      2014 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.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        2014 BMW X3

        Ranked #3

        		183 in.74.1 in.65.4 in.8.3 in.110.6 in.
        		182.3 in.71 in.61.9 in.6 in.110.2 in.
        		177.1 in.75.1 in.68.5 in.8.3 in.104.7 in.

        2014 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.
          		18.6 cu.ft.91.7 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          2014 BMW X3

          Ranked #2

          		27.6 cu.ft.111.1 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.
          		26.1 cu.ft.103.5 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.
          		29.8 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.
          		20.3 cu.ft.-51 cu.ft.

          2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		62.3 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.78 ft.
            		66.3 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-
            		30.4 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            		79.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-
            2014 BMW X3

            Ranked #5

            		70.8 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.-
            		11.4 cu.ft.26.7 cu.ft.58.9 cu.ft.-

            2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		3500 lbs.1399 lbs.4068 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1100 lbs.3680 lbs.
              2014 BMW X3

              Ranked #1

              		3500 lbs.904 lbs.4068 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1100 lbs.3880 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1190 lbs.4277 lbs.
              		3306 lbs.1107 lbs.3790 lbs.

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