GLC [Official] 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Facelift
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaced the GLK-Class. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.
Wolfgang
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GLK Started Production in Bremen
The GLK was one of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz models since it was launched at the New York International Auto Show last April. Because of its great interior and new equipment options, car enthusiasts became excited over the compact SUV.
The design of the car was updated, assistance systems levels were raised and engines were made to be more agile. The exterior was redesigned which made it more sharp-looking and dynamic. All these upgrades will be seen on the new GLK that rolled off the line in Bremen on June 1.
The head of the Mercedes plant in Bremen, Andreas Keller said, “Our compact SUV is a hit with customers: Since its launch in 2008 we have sold over 270,000 units,” he added that, “We have integrated the new GLK perfectly with our production. It's built – like its predecessor – on the same production line as the C-Class sedan, the C-Class Estate/wagon and the C-Class coupe. ”
The car was released to the market officially on June 29, 2012.
RHD is planned with the new GLK generation currently under development, with internal code X205, starting in 2015.
http://www.benzinsider.com/2012/06/glk-started-production-in-bremen/
The GLK was one of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz models since it was launched at the New York International Auto Show last April. Because of its great interior and new equipment options, car enthusiasts became excited over the compact SUV.
The design of the car was updated, assistance systems levels were raised and engines were made to be more agile. The exterior was redesigned which made it more sharp-looking and dynamic. All these upgrades will be seen on the new GLK that rolled off the line in Bremen on June 1.
The head of the Mercedes plant in Bremen, Andreas Keller said, “Our compact SUV is a hit with customers: Since its launch in 2008 we have sold over 270,000 units,” he added that, “We have integrated the new GLK perfectly with our production. It's built – like its predecessor – on the same production line as the C-Class sedan, the C-Class Estate/wagon and the C-Class coupe. ”
The car was released to the market officially on June 29, 2012.
RHD is planned with the new GLK generation currently under development, with internal code X205, starting in 2015.
http://www.benzinsider.com/2012/06/glk-started-production-in-bremen/
Definately needed updates. Engines, way better. The headlights and front bumper look much better. Not sold on the interior. I don't understand moving the shifter, if you aren't going to reconfigure the center console. I would like to have seen a reposition of the cupholders, and a better armrest, and relocated COMAND controller, instead of just sticking in a drawer where the shifter was. I know some really like the wood, but this piece is too big. Especially with the glossy wood. it is better than the broken and poorly fitted wood trim of the previous. The diesel 4 is set for the US in January, and should be a hit.
I really think that front looks awful. It makes the pre-facelift look right, IMO. It's so friendly, bendy, and soft, like a Minivan. The car is hard and angular, at least before it didn't look disjointed.... it just looked ugly. Now it looks ugly and disjointed, with a bendy/soft front on a hard angular car (I have a feeling a similar thing will happen to the facelifted W212).
PHYBENZ
G-Class Explorer
Really don't like how MB has gone with the CHEAP reflector headlights now, not only on the C, but also the GLK. Ug, hate that type of cost cuttingg. Doesn't look good, and you find much cheaper cars with the more expensive headlights. Interior though, does look much improved.
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
^^^ Yuck.
Prefer this.
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/innovation/future/page-FutureModels/year-2013/vehicleclass-GLK
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
Exemplary safety as standard
Assistance systems familiar from the S- and E-Class feature as standard to enable a further improvement in active safety and driver-fitness safety and take the compact SUV to the top of its market segment. Electric steering with STEER CONTROL, which supports the driver in unstable driving conditions by triggering an impulse which can be felt on the steering wheel, prompting countersteering by the driver in the correct direction, Brake Assist (BAS), which provides additional brake power when emergency braking is detected, and ADAPTIVE BRAKE featuring Hill-Start Assist, HOLD function, brake drying in the wet and priming of the brake system all support the driver. The high standard of active safety is ensured by the AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system, the ESP® Electronic Stability Program with integrated trailer stabilisation and tyre pressure loss warning and, on the 4MATIC models, by permanent all-wheel drive and the 4ETS electronic traction system.
Optional equipment includes the ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection system and the PRE-SAFE® anticipatory safety system. Additional assistance systems, including active variants, are optionally available. One example here is Active Parking Assist, enabling automatic manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces. To facilitate manoeuvring when visibility is poor there is a backup camera with guide lines or - for the first time from Mercedes-Benz - a 360° camera. Additional systems are optionally available as individual items or in special packages. The Driving Assistance package Plus comprises DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE® Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. The Parking package combines the described 360° camera including Active Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC. The Lane Tracking package includes Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist. Another new development is the Offroad Engineering package in combination with the Intelligent Light System (ILS). Offroad Light is available here for trips in difficult terrain. Specific headlamp settings provide for better off-road orientation by more widespread illumination of the field of vision.
The revamped GLK-Class incorporates the integral safety concept in keeping with Mercedes-Benz's brand philosophy, which is based first and foremost on real accident scenarios. The GLK's highly robust occupant cell provides an effective basis for occupant protection in conjunction with the front and rear deformation zones. The GLK comes with numerous standard-fit items of equipment to protect its occupants. In addition to airbags, pelvisbags and sidebags for driver and front passenger, there are also windowbags for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers as well as a kneebag for the driver. The crash-responsive pedals and the crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints for driver and front passenger further bolster the level of protection. An active bonnet serves to reduce the risk of injury for the more vulnerable road users.
Assistance systems familiar from the S- and E-Class feature as standard to enable a further improvement in active safety and driver-fitness safety and take the compact SUV to the top of its market segment. Electric steering with STEER CONTROL, which supports the driver in unstable driving conditions by triggering an impulse which can be felt on the steering wheel, prompting countersteering by the driver in the correct direction, Brake Assist (BAS), which provides additional brake power when emergency braking is detected, and ADAPTIVE BRAKE featuring Hill-Start Assist, HOLD function, brake drying in the wet and priming of the brake system all support the driver. The high standard of active safety is ensured by the AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system, the ESP® Electronic Stability Program with integrated trailer stabilisation and tyre pressure loss warning and, on the 4MATIC models, by permanent all-wheel drive and the 4ETS electronic traction system.
Optional equipment includes the ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection system and the PRE-SAFE® anticipatory safety system. Additional assistance systems, including active variants, are optionally available. One example here is Active Parking Assist, enabling automatic manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces. To facilitate manoeuvring when visibility is poor there is a backup camera with guide lines or - for the first time from Mercedes-Benz - a 360° camera. Additional systems are optionally available as individual items or in special packages. The Driving Assistance package Plus comprises DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE® Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. The Parking package combines the described 360° camera including Active Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC. The Lane Tracking package includes Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist. Another new development is the Offroad Engineering package in combination with the Intelligent Light System (ILS). Offroad Light is available here for trips in difficult terrain. Specific headlamp settings provide for better off-road orientation by more widespread illumination of the field of vision.
The revamped GLK-Class incorporates the integral safety concept in keeping with Mercedes-Benz's brand philosophy, which is based first and foremost on real accident scenarios. The GLK's highly robust occupant cell provides an effective basis for occupant protection in conjunction with the front and rear deformation zones. The GLK comes with numerous standard-fit items of equipment to protect its occupants. In addition to airbags, pelvisbags and sidebags for driver and front passenger, there are also windowbags for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers as well as a kneebag for the driver. The crash-responsive pedals and the crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints for driver and front passenger further bolster the level of protection. An active bonnet serves to reduce the risk of injury for the more vulnerable road users.
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
Jens Stratmann drove 888 km in a GLK 220 CDI using only 7.0l/100km.
http://www.rad-ab.com/2012/07/25/888-km-im-mercedes-benz-glk-220-cdi/
http://www.rad-ab.com/2012/07/25/888-km-im-mercedes-benz-glk-220-cdi/
Doesn't look like he took ACTUAL fuel efficiency measurements by brimming the tank, driving, and brimming the tank again, and instead just based it on the on-board computer measurements. Good luck with that. I find Mercedes-Benz on-board computers to be the LEAST accurate (BMW the most accurate) when comparing with a HUMAN calculation. I once had an indicated 40mpg in an S 350 CDI, when upon manual verification it was actually 31mpg
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
True, there's usually some discrepancy. For example MB Passion recently tested an S250 CDI over 2500 km, and it consumed 7.2 liters/100 km, which is 1.5 l/100km higher than the NEDC specs of 5.7 liters/100 kilometers.
http:///2012/01/der-s-250-cdi-bluee...ie-s-klasse-in-der-praxis-was-sie-verspricht/
http:///2012/01/der-s-250-cdi-bluee...ie-s-klasse-in-der-praxis-was-sie-verspricht/
True, there's usually some discrepancy. For example MB Passion recently tested an S250 CDI over 2500 km, and it consumed 7.2 liters/100 km, which is 1.5 l/100km higher than the NEDC specs of 5.7 liters/100 kilometers.
Oh, I know ALL manufacturers published NEDC figures are way better than what you can expect in real life. I'm talking about the discrepency between the real-life figures and what the ON-BOARD COMPUTER claims.
Over the last five years I've driven more cars than I care to mention, and I always find that BMW's OBC are within 1 mpg of what I measure myself, and Audi's are slightly more optimistic. MB's however have sometimes been MASSIVELY out.[/quote]
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
No need to rely on the onboard computer. Just use http://www.spritmonitor.de/ or some such service.
No need to rely on the onboard computer. Just use http://www.spritmonitor.de/ or some such service.
That's an interesting site, thanks.
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