It was a beautiful Friday out today, and I took some time to drive the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC.
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| The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC |
Upon first glance, it is obviously the smallest Mercedes-Benz SUV in the lineup, compared to the larger ML, GL, and G-Class. That being said, it does not skimp on any of the luxury aspects. The vehicle I drove had the standard audio system, which still boasted quite the sound definition you would expect from a Mercedes-Benz. The leather seats were comfortable, and the heating system worked well. Overall the cabin had plenty of legroom in the front or the back, and the dual panorama roof was certainly a nice touch. Additionally, the cargo area was huge for a vehicle this size, with second-row folding seats that make the capacity even larger. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised when I pulled the hatch handle and it opened automatically, a feature I didn’t expect on a vehicle this size.
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| The rear cargo are of the GLK350 |
The handling dynamics of the vehicle surprised me the most, with steering and acceleration more in tune with a C-Class sedan, and not a sport ute’. The 350’s motor pulled well and was exceptionally smooth, making a great pair with the vehicle overall. As for the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, I was unable to test it fully, as it was a perfectly sunny day, but the lack of snow/rain made the system push most of the power to the rear wheels, increasing the drive quality.
Overall the GLK is a perfect blend of utility, handling, and safety. I would say that even though this is the most affordable Mercedes SUV available today, it certainly borrows the capabilities of its larger siblings, while behaving more like a car than a utility vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is offering this vehicle for $419/mo for a 30 month lease with $4,744 due at signing through the end of April.
This vehicle can be driven today, or any day, at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City
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