Test drive Mercedes Benz GLK class X204 since 2008 SUV

Mercedes Glk and C-Klasse test drive

Well, that's it: the heads of the Mercedes company finally burst patience. Not the first year at the height of popularity ratings has been BMW X3. And now VW also climbs with his Tiguan. As if this is not enough, so Audi also crawls out of the bowels of the earth's crust and takes out his opponent Q5 from somewhere in
The time has come for Mercedes to perform a worthy way in the class of compact SUVs again. The basis was found: for more than thirty years of the heart of off -road enthusiasts, the G!
 
At least 40,000 euros for GLK
With its angular design and friendly electronics, Mercedes GLK should become a universal companion, both for the sophisticated rich and for real barbarians. But can the SUV be competed with the C-class universal? A small comparative test drive will tell us about this
Full -wheel drive, up to 20 centimeters of clearance, 2 tons of trailed weight and a spacious trunk for any purpose here are the characteristics that promise to become vital for road lawmakers since October 2008. Well, if suddenly the glamorous part of the population is interested in the car so even better. In the end, the GLK model, like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, plays with its six -cylinder engine in the Prime Minister League.
 
But the T-class model is not left without popularity. A middle -class universal can also be ordered with all -wheel drive, though not so cheap: option 320 CDI 4MATIC is about 48,000 euros in Europe, which is noticeably more than the cost of GLK.
In the development of C-class, Mercedes designers also decided to do without unnecessary new-fangled elements of the window dressing and remained faithful to the classic angular design concept. However, a similar design concept is felt much stronger in the GLK model, where the windshield is located at an angle of fifty degrees. Anyway, the appearance of the SUV only does what quotes the classics. Nice to look at!
 
Although the design of GLK resembles a little C-class design, everything is done in it smallerly and neatly. Also, other materials used and finis colors make the appearance more worn, which looks simply amazing. According to the developers of Mercedes, the GLK design should symbolize short, cut movements, like the dancer of Breikdance. It is really pleasant that the developers did not follow the general trend in the development of a narrower of the cabin, like many other models.
 
Great review in GLK
Another advantage of cubism is an excellent review, which is complemented by a high rise in the car itself. Of course, this is far from the limit, but among compact SUVs there is currently no car with a better review. And this means that the GLK driver feels very comfortable, both in the city and beyond. Plus, the driver is easy to climb on board GLK, which is again facilitated by the height of the car.
 
Gorgeous depreciation
Both representatives, both GLK and C-class, pleased us with a depreciation system. Dampers swallow any brief irregularities with ease and softness. Only with great irregularities is the difference is felt. But still, both candidates pass any sections with almost no stizards. GLK models do not even interfere with the extra 100 kilograms of weight, compared with the C-class, to pass at a decent speed strip of obstacles.
 
Seven -speed automatic transmission is accurate
This is especially true of the option with a 3-liter diesel engine under the hood. GLK is a bit more powerful than his relative 540 Nm against 510 for C-class, which allows you to achieve maximum pleasure on the road with a particularly accurate automatic transmission. Additionally, you can purchase various add -ons to both models. But this is already in case someone is not satisfied with a fairly good serial equipment.

Author Vitaly Goldenberg
 
 
 

 

Source: Autolet.ru