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Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC. From 2,000,000 rubles.

Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC. From 2,000,000 rubles.

A combination of circumstances provided the opportunity to drive two birds with one stone: to test the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 and complete the editorial task

The successful location of the Mercedes-Benz press park in Stuttgart simplified work. Schwab hills and the Mountain Massive Schwartzvald, surrounding the headquarters, a good place for checking the parquet capabilities of the Mercedes-Benz GLK350. There are no conditions for off -road inspections in Germany, because where you can ride, there is always an asphalt coating, and the rest of all private territories. Yes, and we (to justify such a test) do not have many owners who are ready to flop into a dirty puddle with pleasure, and even climb where Makar did not drive the calves, and even less.

The movement in direct autobahns resembles a trip on a high -speed train. But the subsequent mountain serpentines are a good check of not only controllability, but also the brake system, but in the winter conditions and the effectiveness of various electrical safety systems. GLK350 with the dignity of heights, steep and blind turns and mixed asphalt-vanishing coating passed with dignity.

In addition to the on -board, the computer showed that the average fuel consumption on a route of 1,500 km, passed in a few days, was 10.6 liters per 100 km.

Driving
High landing and excellent chassis what is needed for confident management.

Salon
In design, everything is strict, without radical changes. Great quality of the finish.

Price
A little expensive for the crossover, but technology and name dictate the conditions.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Comfort and dynamics.
- To ergonomics, not being the owner of a car of this brand, you will not immediately adapt.

 
Specifications
Mark and model - Mercedes -Benz GLK 350 4MATIC
Dimensions - 4525x1840x1689 mm
Engine - gasoline, 3498 cm3, 272 l. S./6000 min--1
Transmission - automatic, 7G -Tronic
Dynamics - 230 km/h; 6.7 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi Q5, BMW X3


Author: Eduard Shivorshinov

  

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [March 2010]