Mercedes GLK 2012

This generation of Mercedes GLK has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. 2012 Mercedes GLK is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (6 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (6 versions).

This Mercedes is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.5 litres and power of from 184 to 306 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 2.1 to 3.0 litres and power of from 143 to 265 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes GLK 2012 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is approximately 8.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.5 to 6.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes GLK 2012 diesel - Mercedes GLK 200 2012 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes GLK real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 28 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +31% for petrol engines and +24% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes GLK modification.

Mercedes GLK 2012 CO2 emissions for petrol engine is approximately 189 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 143 to 179 grams per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes GLK diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes GLK 200 2012 CDI - 143 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.4 seconds has Mercedes GLK 350 2012 CDI 4Matic version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes GLK 200 2012 CDI Automatic reaching this speed only in 10.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 238 km/h for the 3.5 petrol 250 hp version (Mercedes GLK 300 2012 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY) and the 3.5 petrol 6-cylinder 306 hp version (Mercedes GLK 350 2012 4Matic).

Lenght of Mercedes GLK is 453 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mercedes GLK is about 13 cm longer than Toyota RAV4, but 3 cm shorter than Honda CR-V. Mercedes GLK gross weight is from 2310 to 2500 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes GLK trunk space is 450 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1550 litres.

Users calculated Mercedes GLK 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3200 € cost per year and 0.35 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 46%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes GLK for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes GLK prices and costs.

Mercedes GLK modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 GLK 200 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 GLK 250 Automatic 2.0 Petrol 211 HP - Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2012 2.0 GLK 250 Automatic 4x4 2.0 Petrol 211 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 200 2012 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 143 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 200 2012 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 143 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 220 2012 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 220 2012 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 220 2012 CDI 4Matic BlueTEC 4x4 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 250 2012 CDI 4Matic BlueTEC 4x4 2.1 Diesel 204 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.0 350 2012 CDI 4Matic 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.5 300 2012 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 3.5 Petrol 250 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.5 350 2012 4Matic 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (306 HP)

3.5 Petrol 306 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
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Mercedes GLK reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mercedes GLK reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of only 11.4 percent of Mercedes GLK of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 15.1%.

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Mercedes GLK reviews

Mercedes GLK 2014 Diesel 2.2 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (new car) Owned for:18`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total car rating:
9
   male, age 46
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