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jimtsang48, 06/24/2014
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.1L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I love driving this little SUV. It has the Premium 1 package but no Navigation. I have been enjoying the diesel experience so far. After 16,000 miles, my MPG average is 31.1, pretty impressive compared to the published 28 MPG. I do not purposely drive slow to get that MPG number. I average 60/40% HWY/CiTY. My advice is to find the cheapest Diesel pump as it usually sells most diesel and keep the fuel fresh.
Bought used with 74k miles on it
LuckyKY, 04/27/2019
updated 09/24/2020
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have only owned this vehicle for about three months so far. I read tons of reviews on it before purchasing, but never could find a review from someone who had purchased a GLK with the same amount of miles on theirs, which is why I’m writing this review. The exterior look of this SUV is what first caught my eye. I owned an Infiniti FX35 before this. I love vehicles that are different/aggressive looking. There are a few nicks in my paint & minor scratches of the clear coat which I’m sure is from someone trying to wax & buff who didn’t know what they were doing. The interior is sharp & I love the wood grain details. I do have a tear in the seam of the driver’s seat that I’m currently trying to repair & I've noticed some peeling of the plastic coating on the steering wheel. Aside from that, I’m happy with the interior...& I LOVE the sun/moon roof. As far as performance, I’m still trying to get used to the odd start up noises & ticking of the engine which I’ve been told is all normal due to the operation of its direct injection engine. It’s definitely different from any other vehicle I’ve owned. The “get up & go” on this vehicle is certainly lacking. It takes a bit to get up to speed. Fortunately, I’m not trying to race anyone. I work 30 miles from home so this vehicle gets a lot of highway time. I love the visibility from the cab of the GLK. The blind spots are slight. There’s definitely some wind noise which I’m sure is due to the vast windshield. I did read some reviews about the windows & the sun/moon roof leaking. I haven’t had that problem. There’s also some road noise that I’m attributing to the sport tires that were put on this vehicle before I purchased it. Since they’re brand new tires, I’m living with it for now, but will be looking at different, hopefully quieter, tires when it comes time to replace them. For the most part, the ride is comfortable, smooth & fairly quiet, but my FX felt more solid on the road. The transmission transitions between gears smoothly, but I have heard a slight whine that only lasts a couple seconds when going from second to third gear. However, it doesn’t happen every time that transition is made. I’ll definitely be addressing this with the technician when it goes in for servicing, but I realize this 6 year old vehicle isn’t going to operate as a brand new one might. I also just had my right low beam bulb go out, so I’ll be replacing that this weekend. The main complaint I read when researching the GLK was the cost of maintenance & repairs. Most of those reviews were from people taking their Mercedes to a dealership. That’s understandable if the vehicle is still under warranty, but I made sure to touch base with my repair shop owner before purchasing this GLK to be sure he & his technicians would be willing & able to service it. Fortunately they are &, comparing his maintenance & repair estimates to that of the local dealership, he’s going to charge roughly half of what they do...which is HUGE! All in all, I’m pleased with the GLK so far. UPDATE: I decided to trade in the GLK for a Lexus RX350 a few months ago. My main reason for doing so was the inconsistent start up noises. There were times I would start it & the RPMs would rev high, then settle after a few seconds. Other times, it would idle so low upon start up that it almost killed the engine, but again would normalize after a few seconds. I’m ok with the odd start up noises as long as they’re consistent. These were not. That, combined with the lack of “get up & go”, is why I traded it in. For a Mercedes, I expected to be more impressed.
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After 4000 miles, this SUV is perfect.
marylander3, 03/28/2014
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.1L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm getting 33 mpg in mixed driving (more than the EPA estimate, which is common for diesels). The quality is exceptional. My Mercedes dealer is making sure this, my first Benz, will not be my last. No complaints. One quibble: turn the radio off and the backup camera goes off, which is crazy. Ignore that eccentricity, and this is a perfect SUV.
Tons of torque and great fuel economy
thebayesian, 06/17/2013
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.1L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
71 of 87 people found this review helpful
I traded in an MDX looking for something a bit smaller. I had looked at the 2012 GLK but was really put off by the cheap interior. I was happy to see that Mercedes really improved on the interior quality for the 2013 GLK. I was a bit skeptical at first about the engine seeing as though it's a 4-cylinder, but it has an amazing amount of torque and when you hit the gas you'll feel it. It has plenty of passing power at highway speeds as well. The 7 speed transmission is very smooth.
Great car
Atkins atkins, 04/19/2017
updated 10/19/2017
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.1L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The ride is as one expects from a Mercedes, smooth ride, great cornering and handles well in snow. Great interior design. Seating in front is comfortable and easily adjustable. Controls are all accessible. The map/gps system takes a while to learn. Great view of traffic and blind sight assist is terrific. Performance is excellent. Fast acceleration from 0-60 with good passing on highway. I have two concerns. One, the rear seat space is limited, therefore you can only seat 5 adults with limited comfort. The windshield wipers do not perform well in heavy participation.
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