Mercedes GLK 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

Mercedes GLK 2008 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes GLK 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 has been produced from January, 2011 to December, 2012. 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 2008 - 2012 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GLK 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 238 km/h.

Mercedes GLK safety

During safety testing Mercedes GLK has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes GLK is evaluated with very good rate 89 from 100, children safety: good mark - 76 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes GLK got 47 points from 100.
Mercedes GLK safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Mercedes GLK 2008

Mercedes GLK 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 technical data

Model: Mercedes GLK GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2011. January ... 2012. December 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 306 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 238 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.70m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Ground clearance: 201 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 450 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2415 kg

Mercedes GLK 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 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 2008 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
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 [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes GLK 2010 2.1 GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 2.1 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2011 2.1 GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Dec 2012 2.1 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2010 2.1 GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 2.1 Diesel 143 HP - Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2011 2.1 GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic Jan 2011 — Dec 2012 2.1 Diesel 143 HP - Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes GLK 2.1 220 2008 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.0 280 2008 4Matic 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.0 320 2008 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2012 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 2010 3.0 GLK 350 CDI V6 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP)

3.0 Diesel 231 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 3.5 350 2008 4Matic 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 2011 3.5 GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

3.5 Petrol 306 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLK 2008 reviews
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