Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
6 model years from 2010 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2010–2015
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 5,352 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2015 GLK-Class in brief
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.1L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl) and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,244 lb (Glk 250 Bluetec 4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 19% better than the 2015 small SUV average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has 6 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2015, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2015 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 27 MPG.
How the 2010 GLK-Class compares
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,035 lb.
About the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced from 2008 to 2015, debuting at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. The name GLK is an acronym for Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse, taking its name from the larger Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, which in turn was named after the G-Wagen or Geländewagen. Thus, the GL is the luxury-oriented version of the G, and GLK is the compact version of the GL.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2015 GLK-Class pros & cons
Full 2015 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2015 small SUV (22.6 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 36 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
GLK-Class changes by model year
- 2013
- New diesel version
- Engine added: 2.1L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 27
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,244 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,244 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,244 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 178.3 in | 4,035 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2015 GLK-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 BMW X3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2015 Lexus RX | 29 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2015 Porsche Macan | 19 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2015 Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →