Mercedes-Benz GLK
The GLK is a new Mercedes SUV slight that presents itself as an alternative to Q5 Audi, BMW X3, Tiguan Volkswagen and Volvo XC60.
The price of the more affordable version (GLK 220 CDI, Diesel 170 hp), is € 42,850, while well with this engine, although it already knows the price, not arrive at dealers until the second quarter of 2009. For other versions, deliveries will begin next October. There are two petrol and diesel. The gasoline have 231 hp (GLK 280, € 49,900) and 271 hp (GLK 350, € 52,650). The remaining Diesel gives 224 hp (GLK 320 CDI, € 52,100). All versions have an automatic change of seven speeds, called ’7G-Tronic.
At least initially, Mercedes-Benz GLK requires the purchase of two packages of optional equipment, that is 2,229 or 1,294 € to join the selling price. These packages are called “Foreign Deportivo Package ‘or’ All terrain aesthetics Package”.
Apart from the above, there are two basic configurations of GLK, exclusive: one is designed for driving on difficult areas of countryside, with steep slopes and slopes (picture left) and another to basically move on asphalt (wet and dry) . It is very important to take good decision about what to choose because they include setting things right once and learned different unity, there is no possibility of change.
The transmission system of Mercedes-Benz GLK available, as happens in Class C 4Matic, a central differential that distributes little more strength to the rear wheels to the front, at a rate 55 to 45. In the case of a loss of traction at any wheel, a clutch acts on the differential to modify the distribution of power between the front and rear axles.
The GLK is not reductive or mechanical locking differentials. The version aimed at use by field has an electronically controlled descent slope (DSR). The clear head to the floor of the body (without the “Package Deportivo Foreign ‘) GLK is 201 mm versions of gasoline and 187 mm in the Diesel. The angle is 23 º and 25 º output.
The GLK measured 4.53 meters long, 1.84 wide and 1.69 high. The weight varies between 1,830 kg of GLK 280 and 350 petrol and 1,880 kg of 320 CDI. With these measures, the GLK is shorter and close to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3; however, is the highest. The battle (2.75 m) is also lower than the Q5 (6 cm) and X3 (4 cm). Its aerodynamic coefficient is 0.35, that of an Audi Q5 is 0.33.
The trunk, including the double bottom, has a capacity of 450 litres. Abat rear backrest forward, the carrying capacity of the GLK increases to 1,550 litres.
Some items of equipment.
The GLK is “Agility Control”, a suspension of adaptive functioning mechanical fits the harshness of the buffer to the surface on which it is moving the vehicle. Thus, the suspension will be firmer and smoother road in driving through the countryside. The “Agility Control” also includes a power steering with a rack of variable pitch.
The equipment package includes two-stage airbags for driver and passenger, knee airbag for the driver, the system NECK-PRO adjustable headrests sensitive to collisions in the front seats, pedals autoplegables in the event of an accident and ISOFIX anchorages, among others elements.
The GLK may also have technology as an option “Pre-Safe” capable of anticipating a collision. So, when it detects that an accident may occur, some active passive safety systems, from pretensioners seat belts until the mechanism that replicates the pedals. In addition the system is set to aid the emergency braking (BAS), which operates in the first moments, where the driver steps on the pedal fully, noting a danger on the road, which reduces the stopping distance.
In the GLK, Mercedes-Benz has increased the space between the bonnet and mechanical elements with the aim of increasing the absorptive capacity of impacts in case of violation.
Other elements of standard equipment are the two zones of climate control ( “THERMATIC 2-zone”), the steering wheel adjustable for height and depth, electrically adjustable front seats, audio equipment, radio / CD and Bluetooth connectivity to mobile phone , Progressive brake lights, chilled glove box, notice of loss of pressure in a tire, the developer of speed and alloy wheels of 17 “with 235/60 tyres.
Among the elements there is an optional three-zone climate control ( “THERMOTRONIC 3-zone”), a multimedia entertainment system for passengers in rear seats, the recognition system orders by voice ( “LINGUATRONIC ‘), alloy wheels up to 20 “, the system helps the car park (” PARKTRONIC “) or an electric panoramic glass ceiling.
Available optionally ‘COMAND APS’, a multimedia system for driver and passengers that includes browser, DVD and a high-capacity hard drive that may be associated with a TV tuner and a digital camera. The browser has a feature specifically designed to move beyond the asphalt, because if the vehicle is on a road or a track that are not registered in the browser, the driver can activate a feature with which to create the route and known throughout how time to return to his starting point.
Other options include adaptive lighting system (ILS), which offers five different functions that are activated in certain weather conditions and driving, and the mechanism ‘EASY-PACK’ trunk, which rises or falls with the push of the gate a switch.
For the passenger compartment there are different coating materials (upholstery, wood or aluminum).
The GLK, aesthetically has certain commonalities with other SUVs from Mercedes-Benz M Class, and above all GL. This new SUV, based on the prototype GLK Vision and Vision GLK BlueTec HYBRID, can have two types of “packages” of equipment that alter its outward appearance.
According to Mercedes-Benz GLK acronyms refer to their skills outside the asphalt ( “Gelände” means field in German), luxury (L) and its compact size (K).
