Road Test: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Mercedes-Benz has had plenty of success with its smallest crossover, the GLK, but there's always room for improvement. That's why the German automaker has added more features, power and economy to the 2013 GLK. MotorWeek's John Davis has the full road test review.

[@liljonsp616]

I Saw a taxi cab rear end one of these in nyc . The cab was going about 20mph and the glk was standing still at a light. The taxi" Toyota Camry" was destroyed in the front. The GLK was hardly even dented in the rear. I couldn't believe it. I want to get one after seeing that. It's solid as a rock.

[@richardcroll3]

It has a G wagon look in a small cost effective suv

[@nuvamusic]

I love the redesigned, bold angular look of the front.

[@mujjuman]

great review esp the part on the racetrack. thank you and great video also.

[@wmsantiagophotography]

Almost bought one, but I couldn't get past the flappy stalk shifter. Bought a C300 4matic instead, good mix between a BMW 3, and an Audi A4.

[@propeticurge]

William Santiago the gear shift is on the steering wheel what do u mean

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

I see the Rogue and the EX35 being similarly sized vehicles, near the X3, the X1 on the other hand falls in a useless category called subcompact crossovers, along with the Nissan Juke, making a Rogue slightly larger than a Juke, which both are great for college kids!

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

The Infiniti EX is a sporty and small compact crossover, not a wagon.

[@sid-ahmedourabia6018]

Same base as the W204 C Klass

[@emothatsme]

The x1 is smaller than the GLK so its braking distance isn't as impressive.

[@matdamond]

its smiling

[@markmarshall39]

and more reliable

[@johnholmes4960]

You will hear these words......there is no code for the fault. It’s your problem. No code, it’s your problem. Open your wallet, sell your kids and your pets, put your wife on the street corner now, because the repairs are huge. I have a 2014 GLK 350 and can not get it fixed, because there is no code. So,what does that mean to me and you ? It means the service guys do not know how to diagnose a problem. If there is no code to tell them what VERY EXPENSIVE PART to replace, there is no money in it for them to try to fix it. Although they do charge a huge amount just to “look”. And that is a reuse just to satisfy you for the moment. I have one and I regret not buying a Cadillac SUV. It’s light weight with 302 hp is fun to drive. The fun factor is wearing me down quite rapidly now.

[@matdamond]

dooky butter

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Infiniti EX is nicer than this

[@oligti1]

Than you

[@therealjayseh]

But it's a Nissan haha