Mercedes Benz GLK 250 BlueTec Turbo Diesel - Higher Compression Than Most Modern Performance Cars!

MotoMan drives the Mercedes Benz GLK 250 BlueTec Turbo Diesel Crossover to investigate how Mercdes got 369 lb ft of torque out of a 2.1 Litre four cylinder Turbo Diesel engine without calling the Dark Lord Voldemort . . .
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[@venkatkondam7950]

amazing german technology and engineering. I have a GLK 250 bluetec 4 matic for 8 years and it still drives like new. Steering is like buttery feeling. Fuel economy is great. 35 MPG average. Built like a tank. Many people may not know, this small compact crossover weights almost same like a minivan. Yes. Over 2 TONS. Yet drives like a breeze.

[@youtoobe169]

I have one as well. 160K miles and still runs/drives like new.

[@johnwalters878]

I have had my GLK250 for 8 years. It has seen 40mpg on a trip at reasonable speeds

[@azizhachimi8744]

Hi Mate! I am hesitating between a 2015 GL250 BlueTec (122835 km) or a 2014 E250 BlueTec (115544km) Which one should I get? Thanks

[@azizhachimi8744]

Hi Mate! I am hesitating between a 2015 GLk250 BlueTec (122835 km) or a 2014 E250 BlueTec (115544km) Which one should I get? Thanks

[@johnwalters878]

I think the ‘14 or ‘15 are equal. Pick the one equipped the best for your needs.

[@jboyce6140]

Mercedes has always been creative and this SUV is another example , great review great car.

[@piercelachlan8029]

i realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released movies online?

[@ibrahimalaskar7842]

THIS IS THE TYPE OF REVIEWS THAT BLOW UP MY MIND! this is interesting and creative review and the way you put things together is great Motoman and making me think and search and find out many interesting things about cars. you are amazing thinker! thank you for sharing.

[@lkcampbell9795]

I have only watched two of your videos, but I think that I have found my new car channel.

[@s2syed]

Watching in 2018 wanting one

[@Jeff-pz8vh]

I just bought one of these for a winter driver. 6 year old car and it’s really fun to drive. I love it so far.

[@CaptHollister]

It's a Diesel ie a compression ignition engine, of course it has a higher compression ratio than any spark ignition car engine. That's the whole point of a Diesel. In fact 16,2/1 is not a fairly low compression ratio as diesels go, (20-24/1 is typical), but that's because of the high pressure turbocharging. Neither is there any point in making a big deal out of the fact that this higher-than-a-performance-car compression ratio is in a 4 cylinder engine. The number of cylinders is completely irrelevant when discussing compression ratios.

[@aidan1585]

20-24:1 compression ratio was typical in the 1980s before direct injection not in the 2010s…

[@IceDree]

You know, I'm looking forward to the next generation GLK ... excuse me GL'C' (Doctor Zee been hanging out with Ghosn way too much lol), word is they are going after the Macan this time ... And ///AMG could step in if the Macan Turbo turned out to be another success story for Porsche ... that should be very interesting. Love the video M, keep up the excellent work

[@aquaphoenixx]

BMW have a net profit of around 10% (one of the highest in the auto business) Mercedes have "only" 5% net profit. The CEO of Mercedes set a goal for them to become the number 1 (in terms of sales) luxury car brand by 2020. They are in "catching up" mode. That is why they are currently the "value" proposition.

[@timcooper2372]

Thanks for covering this one! I love that more diesel SUVs are available in the states! And this one is actually affordable, even for a Merc! And the compression is due to it being diesel, but I know you know that. Most others might not. :-)

[@eyeofhoruswadjet4236]

Thinking of buying 250 4Matic. Chopping the fenders and putting a 3" lift on it. Make it an overland vehicle because, why not?

[@ErikThureson]

Well done.

[@GuyOnYouTube]

I just brought in my Mercedes for service and got this as a loaner car. I was really impressed and considering this engine for my next car (either GLK or C-Class variant). The car just MOVES right off the line when driving around town. It's crazy responsive and there is virtually no turbo lag when compared to the C250 gas car I used to have. It's such an enjoyable drive around town and it almost makes me want to drive it normally (saving even more on gas). The engine doesn't rev high at all, I think it redlines at like 4 or 5k. One thing you might call me crazy for saying, but when you're wide open throttle and you go through a gear shift, the engine sounds like a quiet AMG. Seriously, I'm going to take a video of it and post it on KZbin. I wonder what it would sound like if someone put exhaust on this sucker. I laughed so hard when I noticed that, thinking this little diesel 4 banger could possibly confuse me for the 6.3 AMG. LOL

[@nixxon102]

jctevere hey where in New York are you located ?

[@GuyOnYouTube]

Bruce Miceli I'm in Suffolk county on Long Island.

[@nixxon102]

jctevere I'm in Suffolk county too what Mercedes dealer do you use ?

[@GuyOnYouTube]

Bruce Miceli I always go to Mercedes Benz of Huntington, have a guy there my family always goes to and gives us a great price right off the bat.

[@JoJoJoker]

It is so cheap because it is produced for so many applications. Audi and BMW do not have the fleet sales like Mercedes, et al.

[@chrisgill4888]

Perhaps since you commented this (5 years ago) things have changed because all the rental lots I've been to are full of Audis and some BMWs but not a single Mercedes.

[@davidparker9676]

Why mention compression ratio when it is considered low for a diesel engine? Comparing apples and oranges when talking gas vs. diesel.

[@barlux88]

Wonder how reliable it is..and the turbos

[@johncarr123]

That is great to hear. As for the lease I would really explore that option. Case in point the Chevy Volt has $7500 in FED and $2500 in State credits that the lease company gets when you lease a Volt. Those funds are used to reduce your money factor and increase the residual value giving you a new Volt for no money down and payment of $256 a month. I leased 2 of them and hardly use any gas which makes the payment. You are correct not all leases make sense but you don't have to worry about loosing 30% of the value of the car when you drive it off the dealers lot. Plus if you own a business its a write off. Looking forward to your new shows.

[@MotoManTV]

Jon Car Hi Again . . . VERY well versed in the world of auto finance as well as tax implications. There is *NEVER* a time a lease is financially beneficial - no matter what fancy degree your accountant has. There are indeed very effective ways to write off vehicle costs & depreciation as a business owner without entering into a lease. The Federal & State Money in the case of the Volt are also on offer to people not leasing. As a car guy, my laser focus is on total cost of ownership - or you could even break it down to cost per mile. Yes, it is absolutely the *easiest* way to get into a shiny new car but one thing I have learned in this life, 'easy' comes at a cost. That said, as you may have seen, our show is really about telling a story and the 'vehicle' to the entertainment are the cars . . . For those you that are really interested in learning more about the lease v buy debate, there is plenty on offer at Consumer Reports, Smart Money, DaveRamsey.com and even The New York Times . . .

[@fourdoorexpeditioner1570]

Love your videos and the history behind the brand that you share. This film was not very informative though. The only stats given were of the compression ratio. You spoke of the mpg and cost difference of the 4matic gas and of the Audi but neglected to actually throw out any numbers. A simple base MSRP and city/hwy mpg number during the comparison would have been great. It's nice to know real world numbers not just EPA ratings. Thanks.

[@johncarr123]

Can you do more reports on average joe performance cars and more plug-in hybrids? You did a nice report on the ELR a few weeks ago. Also dig in more in the tech and power-plant for us geeks. Keep up the great work! Also would be great if you can tell us what we can lease these cars for. No one else reports on price facts.

[@MotoManTV]

Jon Car Hi Jon - Thanks for the kind words . . . As you probably have seen, we do a fair bit of tech and power plant films - a lot of the really geeky stuff is the domain of Mean Gene and you guys will be happy to know we have a couple of films where he goes tech coming shortly. Two other notes: 1. We are now VERY focused on featuring cars that strike a balance of 'what we would drive' and what will get views. As such, we will not be featuring every car out there but at the same time, you are not just going to see Lamborghinis. Case in point: Here is a great example of average joe and tech: 2015 Hyundai Sonata -- First Drive with Alabama Factory Tour & In Depth Apple Car Play Demo 2.) I am a car guy. I LOVE owning cool cars. I want ALL of you guys and gals to own cool, fun, tech, fast, efficient or whatever kind of car floats your boat. That said, I NEVER want you to lease a car. I don't care what your situation or what your accountant tells you, leasing a car is the WORST possible way to acquire a vehicle. As such, you will NEVER hear me talking about leasing on the show - except to talk you out of it. I don't paint myself to be a financial expert but should anyone want to debate it or learn more about leave v buy - check out Dave Ramsey.

[@ayrtonatif572]

Im not into MB but this GLK is a looker i really like it. MB is missing out on not bringing this GLK in to UK. MB is stupid and so are their cars.

[@MrCarGuy]

This first-gen GLK wasn't even caompatible with right-hand drive because of how thy designed the chassis with the steering system.

[@MrCarGuy]

MrCarGuy20 *compatible

[@ayrtonatif572]

MrCarGuy20 how about 2nd gen

[@brauer777]

They would bring it to UK if you drove on the right side of the road. It is not compatible with right hand drive.

[@azizhachimi8744]

@@brauer777 Vielen Dank Hans für ihren Antwort!

[@user-ok5fw4od6b]

And,..... they will end up giving you a 120,000 10 yr extended warranty on the emissions and there will be a class action lawsuit with a $3600 pay out. How do like them apples? Love my little SUV. :o

[@user-ok5fw4od6b]

And they will replace the whole emissions system at 75,000 miles.

[@scorlion8268]

ouer ser. plat