Mercedes-Benz GLK

Years2008–2015
Generations2
Total variants51
Body stylesSUV
AssemblyGermany: Bremen · China: Beijing · Egypt: 6th of October City · Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
SuccessorGLC

The Mercedes-Benz GLK is a SUV model, produced 2008–2015, spanning 2 generations with 51 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the GLK X204 Facelift and GLK X204. The GLK X204 Facelift (2012-2015) generation is the most extensively documented, with 33 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have?

The Mercedes-Benz GLK has 2 generations with 51 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz GLK produced?

The Mercedes-Benz GLK has been produced 2008–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz GLK?

The Mercedes-Benz GLK is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

X204 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
X204Platform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€41,863Estimated total · €8,373 per year
  • Depreciation€21,778
  • Fuel / energy€9,975
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€3,360

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
GLK X2042008–2012194 hp8.5 s18€43k–€74k★ 3.3
GLK X204 Facelift2012–2015198 hp8.4 s33€48k–€81k★ 3.6

Equipment

GLK X204 Facelift (2012-2015)

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on 22 of 33 versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have a reversing camera?
Optional — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have cruise control?
Standard — on 31 of 33 versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 22 of 33 versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have lane keeping assist?
Optional, in a package — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLK have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions