Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
2012–2015 model years · Generation introduced 2010
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- Available years
- 2012–2015
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $7,250–$9,250
The overview
Based on the C-Class platform, the GLK has a smooth 3.5-liter V6 that delivers quick acceleration and 18 mpg overall on premium fuel. Ride comfort is solid and tranquil when cruising, but the low-speed ride is a bit unsettled. The GLK handles fairly nimbly, but doesn't shine at its limits. The high, upright seating position affords a commanding view out through the big windows. The front seats are firm but well-shaped. Leg room in the rear is stingy at best and the wide doorsills impede access. The controls are better than in many Mercedes-Benz models, but some still aren't exactly logical. A 2013 freshening considerably improved the car, with a new V6 engine that increased fuel economy to 21 mpg overall and more luxurious interior materials. A four-cylinder diesel engine is also available.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 ↗ GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $9,250 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2014 ↗ GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $8,525 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2013 ↗ GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $8,225 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2012 ↗ GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $7,250 | 2/5 | Not rated | 18 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2015 model
GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2015 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2010
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,250
- Retail value range
- $8,850 - $9,550
- Original MSRP range
- $37,900 - $39,900
- Trade-in range
- $5,445 - $6,100
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 65%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,880
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 109 in
- Weight
- 4,200 lb
- Maximum load
- 905 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Vehicle ID: 6732 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2014 model
GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2014 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2010
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,525
- Retail value range
- $8,300 - $8,925
- Original MSRP range
- $37,480 - $39,480
- Trade-in range
- $4,915 - $5,495
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 65%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,880
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 109 in
- Weight
- 4,200 lb
- Maximum load
- 905 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 8127 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2013 model
GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2013 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2010
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,225
- Retail value range
- $7,775 - $8,275
- Original MSRP range
- $37,090 - $39,090
- Trade-in range
- $4,415 - $4,890
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 73%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,880
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 109 in
- Weight
- 4,200 lb
- Maximum load
- 905 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 2748 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2012 model
GLK350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2010
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $7,250
- Retail value range
- $7,200 - $7,300
- Original MSRP range
- $35,880 - $37,880
- Trade-in range
- $3,910 - $3,990
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 18 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,425
- Cruising range
- 305 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 66 in
- Wheelbase
- 109 in
- Weight
- 4,180 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,125 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 24.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 31.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6519 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
