What does GLK mean in Mercedes-Benz?

What does GLK mean in Mercedes-Benz?

Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse
The name GLK is an acronym for Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse, taking its name from 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.

Is Mercedes-Benz GLK discontinued?

The GLK-Class was discontinued after the 2015 model year, so you won’t find any new models for sale. However, you can buy its replacement, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

What is the difference between 4MATIC and AMG?

Better performance – For those looking for the most power possible in a vehicle, you will want to look into 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive. The additional traction gives 4MATIC® Mercedes-Benz vehicles faster acceleration times and more power on the road, especially on the Mercedes-AMG® 4MATIC® equipped vehicles.

How much is a Mercedes GLK350?

About the Mercedes-Benz GLK 350

Sport Utility Original MSRP/Price Engine
GLK-Class 4MATIC 4dr GLK 350 $39900 / $37107 6 Cylinder
GLK-Class RWD 4dr GLK 350 $37900 / $35247 6 Cylinder

What is the difference between GLK and GLA?

Under the hood, both the GLK and the GLA offer two engines, though the GLK is tuned for comfort and fuel economy, while the GLA aims for performance and sportiness. The base-level GLK250 uses a fuel-efficient 2.1-liter turbodiesel 4-cylinder, which makes 200 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque.

What are the specs of a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

View all 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class specs . Wondering which trim is right for you? Our 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class trim comparison will help you decide. The seven-seat GL-Class SUV has standard all-wheel drive, three rows of seats and four available engines: two turbocharged V-8s, a turbo-diesel V-6 or a turbocharged gas V-6.

What is the difference between the 2016 GLC and GLK?

The 2016 GLC is about two inches wider and five inches longer than the GLK, translating to more shoulder room, and an extra 2.2 inches of rear legroom.

What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz GL63 and GL-Class?

The GL63 AMG has a hand-built 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that makes an enviable 550 horsepower. GL-Class models have 4Matic all-wheel drive standard, and all engine choices are connected to a smooth 7-speed automatic transmission.

What is the Mercedes GL-Class AMG edition?

As with other Mercedes models, the top-shelf version of the GL-Class is a performance-oriented AMG edition, the GL63 AMG. Competitors include the Audi Q7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80 and Lexus LX 570. Owners will receive five years of free basic mbrace Connect communication service.