Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Consumer Reviews
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Alive after getting hit head on
I am very picky. I chose this smallish suv after a ton of research. I'm here today because of the safety built into these machines. They are very well built. I got the cheaper navigation (which I never use anyways) and would have spent the money had I known that it was not that great. The performance and handling are great. I have owned an ML as well and believe this is a far better unit. Anyone interested should drive it of course. I am a hard critic and demand a solid ride, smooth acceleration etc... This GLK-diesel is it!
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First and not Last Mercedes Purchase
I purchased my 2015 GLK 250 BlueTec over a year and a half ago. After putting over 12,000 miles on it I decided to add my voice to the those who had helped me by writing a review. This was my first Mercedes and my first diesel. Although my parents had a diesel truck, which I used 20 years prior I had never owned one myself. I spent 2 years researching vehicles mostly because I am very picky. I wanted an all-wheel drive or 4 wheel drive diesel powered SUV, preferably with a 4 cylinder. In the end there was only one. After reading numerous reviews and watching videos on the GLK I went and got one. I purchased from Portland Mercedes-Benz as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle with a warranty. It had a minor issue with the emissions system shortly after purchasing which the dealer dealt with quickly. I have driven in-town mostly and it gets between 26 and 32 mpg in-town depending on how frequently I put it in Sport mode. On the interstate the best I have achieved thus far has been 42 mpg at 65mph cruising through Montana. Acceleration is great in town when you really feel the torque. At speed passing can take some time so leave yourself some space. It does great for a 4 cylinder all around. The only thing I can say I do not like is the poor leg room for back seat passengers. Being 6 foot 3 inches tall myself, back seaters don't get a lot even with the front seat all the way forward. The electronics and tech are wonderfully intuitive except the navigation on voice command which I am sure is the result of German vs English verb placement. The App Mercedes And Me was tried and found to be garbage. The only thing I ever got to work was the door lock/unlock which a key fob will do and the navigation sent from a smart phone which worked well but did not justify paying for the service. In all this is a great vehicle and I will definitely be looking at a Mercedes in the future. *Update: I have now had the vehicle over 3 years with 30k miles plus since purchased. Still zero issues with it aside from the initial emissions control issue. Total miles on the vehicle 68,000. *Update: I have had the vehicle for 4 years now. I recently had recall (campaign) work done on the emissions system. Following that I had an exhaust gas temp fault. Once cleared the fault didn't return. I just put a set of tires on it (Continental Crosscontact LX5). No issues with the car. *Update, July 2024. I have now had the car for seven years, it has just over 79,000 miles on it. The only issues that have occurred are all related to the emissions sensors, most recently exhaust particulate sensor out of range. Emission systems are warrantied for the life of the car, so not a major issue. Otherwise the car continues to be flawless.
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Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Great two person vehicle or great for a couple with young children due to small backseat. Great transferable warranty. I’ve had the car since new and never needed anything except annual service. I recommend this vehicle.
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Solid little trucklette
I wanted a vehicle that was small enough to fit in my garage, has strong towing capability for its size, can handle snow and some dirt roads. The GLK250 was at the high end of the price range I was considering, but the build quality reflects the price. Great seats, great engine, great transmission. Minus points: Small cargo area (but if the vehicle was longer it wouldn't fit in my garage). Upright windshield results in a bit of wind noise. Handling feels "heavy" at first but you get used to it and at German-type highway speeds (above 80 mph) it seems tuned just right.
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BEST AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL EVER MADE
IMO the best automotive diesel engine ever made: twin counter-balancing shafts to eliminate vibration, twin multi-stage turbos to eliminate turbo lag, and a small chemical factory to eliminate NOX pollution. Delivers 200 HP, 369 Torque, 38 MPG, and less pollution than a gas engine. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.