the GLK stands in contrast to the mainstream of rounded, rakish crossovers, and that makes its interior better suited for duty in a small, suburban family. Seating is nice and upright, but not too high so as to feel tipsy; and legroom and headroom are good all around, actually allowing room for three adults on the back bench. Busy moms will probably like both how the seats are easy to access for child seats, and that the rear hatch isn't such a reach. And if need be, the seatbacks fold forward to open up a long, flat cargo floor; but even with the seats up in place there's 23 cubic feet—plenty for a large load of groceries.
That chunky SUV look shouldn't mislead you with respect to performance, either; the GLK drives more like a mid-size sedan, with neither the queasy body motions nor the uncanny flatness that some other utility vehicles exhibit on curvy roads. Simply put, it accelerates better and takes the corners better than the styling would lead you to expect.
The only version offered in the U.S., the GLK350, comes with a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine, 4Matic all-wheel drive, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. It helps provide that strong, relaxed attitude, even when fully loaded. But one of our few criticisms, from a family-car standpoint, is that the GLK is a compact crossover that gets the fuel economy (16 mpg) of a larger SUV.
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