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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Length | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 66.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3884 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2011 | Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | GLK350 |
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
| Standard Transmission | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/50HR19 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/45WR20 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3.5 Liter V6 makes excellent power and has a very flat torque curve. The 7 speed transmission is excellent. The AWD system is quiet at interstate speeds. Overall, the car performs like a reasonably quick sports sedan. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Okay, it is not a Corvette. But when it comes to merging into traffic, or dodging they guy who does not know what a turn signal is for, the GLK has everything it needs. I never found myself wishing I had just a bit more power. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
excellent choice: solid, serene, safe, reliable tho a tad small in rear seats (same as c class on which glk is based, so no surprise). excellent highway cruiser, 6-11 hour non stop drives on highways leaves one feeling fine. found ex loaner as cpo, 19k miles for $30k, prem 1, real bargain. update jun 2014: traded for cpo 2013 vw passat s 2.5 automatic in jun 2014, cut my operating costs in half but still get roomy, serene, engaged german driving experience. the glk needed $1500 to pass inspection, mainly new tires. the glk was a fine car but i was tired of the ongoing high costs and im thinking of a move to an area w/o a nearby mb dealer. the cpo vw 3 free 10k interval services, two more warranty years with a cpo for $16600 before tradein, $9100 otd after trade, glk payoff, ttl. for $4k more i could have gotten a cpo 2014 passat wolfsburg 1.8. after several test drives over several days i chose the cheaper 2.5. why? i prefer cloth seats (s), steel wheels for snowy/potholed nothern roads, i have standalone plug/play sirius radio, 2.5 is fine in passat, saved $4k. passat is cavern-like roomy, quiet. my engineer pilot son who also has an mb c class agreed that the passat is almost 90% of mb at 50% of the cost. i get 26mpg suburban, 36mpg highway in the 2.5 s. the new 1.8 is totally (!) transforms the jetta but not so much the passat, at least not $4k worth for me now. the 2.5 gets an undeserved bad rap from the car media. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | GLK350 | 35,880 | 33,368 | 875 |
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