Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic

Mercedes GLK 2012 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes GLK 2012 - 2015 version and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes GLK 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 238 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100 km, which is 31% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes GLK fuel consumption.

Mercedes GLK 2012

Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic technical data

Model: Mercedes GLK 350 2012 4Matic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 189 g/km
Power: 306 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 238 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 10.3 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km (22.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.53m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.70m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 450 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2420 kg

Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic engine M276 DES35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes GLK 2012 350 2012 4Matic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2013 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes CLS Mercedes SLK and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes GLK crossover [2012 - 2015] 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
Mercedes GLK 2012 reviews
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