"Ozvodnikov" under a 3-beam star did not seem to be not enough: classes G, GL, M, - not to mention the dislikes unimog. And now also GLK (type X204) is smaller and, so to speak, more affordable. Compact "Sport-Worker", as Americans say. Or "CROSSOVER) not to argue about words.
GLK falls into that market segment, where predators such as Audi Q5, BMW X3, ..., Volkswagen Tiguan, Volvo XC60 are already being hunting on potential buyers. Bear them; Does the new "Mersa" here have a success? Depends on many circumstances. European observers have not yet met with GLK, while American has already compiled first acquaintance. The view of them is peculiar and rather tenacious; In professional observation will not refuse. You look, something useful extract.
At the glance
In the company's press release, without false modesty, the new "Parcantle" Mercedes speaks about Beautiful Proportions (excellent proportions). We are also talking about the historical continuity and roll call of the GLK design with the cult "geelandsgen"; Typical PRs. But (North American) Observers reacted not without humor: when the youngest in the family - a preschooler - is trying to "mow" under a cool older brother, he looks pretty comical.
They say, stylistics in the spirit of the 90s; The model, though new, and has already matured for "cosmetic plastics". Overtakes the Americans; Take a look - an interesting car, not devoid of individuality. Of course, not "combat" G-, but not "Civile" M-class. The raised landing, decisively exhibited windshield, only slightly smoothed box outlines with a slightly lowered roof contour and a wedge-shaped profile of the hood (in continuation of the window sills) give a car the collens and dedication. Powerful tires - and even the outer steps on the bottom of the body; "Adapter" okay crown and sewn tightly. Nor give or take, - trained weightlifter one of the younger weight categories; GLK and conceived.
Interior in full harmony with the appearance of the "PARKTER": a restrained design with flawless quality of finishing. Front panel with a surprise: decorative surfaces of matpoly aluminum - instead of traditional wood veneer. The class of Swiss chronometers Breitling (if you are aware of what it is about). GLK350 seats, default, artico skin upholstered ("manual" work) and equipped with electric heating. In the cabin is surprisingly spacious - or if impressed (because you do not expect). Whether in fact ... anyway, five adults are arranged in places quite freely.
The driver has a raised landing - with excellent visibility in all directions. Its workplace is distinguished by thoughtful ergonomics and limitless capabilities of adjustments - both seats and trimmed skin "Baranki". The only complaint against the interior is landing through the rear doors. The end of the side windows limit the doorways and thereby slightly complicate the hitting of the 2nd row of seats. Loading space is organized flexibly and rationally, free access to it opens through a wide back door.
In the state of GLK350, there is a 2-zonal climate controlThermatic, in the roof panel of the Panoramic hatch. Plus, cool things like 600-watt "Music" Harman Kardon Surround - with HDD on 6 gigs. And at all is excessive here a CD player on 6 disks; Everything is managed, "with voices". In the tests "to blow" (by Euro-NCAP), the new Merce has not yet participated, but there is practically no doubt about its "active" and "passive" safety. In addition to typical means of protecting the driver and passengers ("Pillows", "curtains", "active" headrests Neck-Pro), the GLK350 is equipped with a wonderful Mercedes pre-Safe: preventing collisions and mitigating their consequences. The safety package is literally inexhaustible, "after all, it does not happen much.
Expressive and noticeable car in the transport flow. Although his individuality and recognition still does not prevent third-party observers to consider the new "parckarter" Mercedes younger brother GL class. Well, such a kind of similarity does not hurt him.
In move
You will laugh, of course, but the GLK350 is in fact able to get off the highway to the ground - with a very temperate road. Although the test machine is delivered to optional 19-inch wheels (instead of a "regular" 17-inch), the working radius of low-profile tires remained almost the same. But the short sinks and decent entry angles were affected: the car confidently goes on irregularities. Merce confidently moved ahead - even when the movement of one of the wheels from the undercarriage, and also overcomed by the brodes depth to 30 cm. Not everyone "Pickup" 4WD bye ...
The title violin plays here, of course, the constant four-wheel drive is 4matic. And although there is no lower transmission in the "distribution", an electron-proof clutch, when necessary, heales the inter-axis differential. And then the torque is redistributed by the conditions of the clutch of the wheels with the road - as the doctor prescribed. So the "adapter" can be cheerfully in Buaerakov and Kosoyramrah "off-road" landfill. And he smeared the good mile on deep fresh snow - purely yak.
Moreover, for the European market has been prepared by Special Off-Road: Forced control of the 7-speed "automatic", ABS "Highworn" settings and the same "traction control", DSR electronics (DOWNHILL SPEED Regulation - "Movement on a slop"), reliable protection bottoms, etc. It is unclear, to whom of the potential buyers GLK will need such a package - except Russian.
Initiality at GLK350 What it is necessary: \u200b\u200bin a pair with a 7G-Tronic 3,5-liter gasoline "six" vigorously pulls the test machine with a curly weight of 1900 kg ("Weight" on the axes - 52/48%). So, a distance of 1/4 miles (402 m) "Parcotnik" Mercedes passed from a place for 15.3 seconds., Speed \u200b\u200bat the end of a measuring segment - almost 145.3 km / h. Approximately as his main opponent - the Bavarian X3 3.0SI, which has shown somewhere from a year ago (for the same observers) at a standard distance of 15.4 seconds. Nose in the nose.
On the roads with an improved coverage, the road and the controllability of Mersa is also at the level. Rolls in fast deviras are small, on the highway speeds the steering wheel is loaded and gives a pronounced "feedback", whereas with slow maneuvering the effort on the "Baranka" is small. But not too weak; just right.
Impressions are checked by a standard exercise on the "circular platform" (SKID PAD). With all-season Rubber Dunlop Grandtrek "MERS" held on Skid Pad side acceleration from 0.77 to 0.8 g; Not bad for a highly sitting "sport-worker". BMW X3 3.0si looks here a little better: 0.81 g; barely catchy difference. In general, the GLK350 behaved in the "circle" neutral. And only at the limit of the clutch of tires with the chassis surface, there was a slight insufficient turning.
Another typical exercise - "eight MT": in the best of attempts, the new Mercedes passed a difficult distance for 28.1 seconds. On some 0.1 sec. worse than "Bimmer"; GLK willingly goes in turn, and the corners of the "lying" of the car are confidently controlled by "gas". His contribution to manageability on the "figurine" makes 4Matic - especially when leaving the virage. And when you see, at what speed the car maneuverates among the vest, it is difficult to believe that there are 19 vented weights in it.
Independent brakes act exactly and predictably, but not to say that it is especially powerful. So, from a speed of 96.5 km / h (60 miles) GLK350 stopped, on testing, at a distance of from 36.25 to 37.8 m; Not impressive. Although not worse than the BMW X3 3.0SI: For him, the same observers targeted all 38.1 m. Massive "Ozvnodniki" ... However, such a heavy Land Rover Freelander 2, which undoubtedly inferior to the "Bimmer" and "Merce" in keeping the road and manageability, stopped, on testing, at a distance of 35.65 m. Also not a record, but still.
Well, the strongest side of the new GLK is, of course, the smoothness of the stroke. As it should be for Mercedes passenger cars: suspension Although borrowed from C-class, but rather energy-intensive - due to the increased moves of the wheels and competent configuration. Agility Control shock absorbers are automatically adapted to the conditions of movement and the "PARTER" perfectly goes even on a broken track. Of course, on the relief, the driver and passengers cannot fail to feel irregularities under the wheels of the machine, but to the suspension limiters makes it extremely rare. And the heads do not dangle back and forth; Under the 3rd ray star, it is customary to ride with dignity.
Pros and cons
Impressions of acquaintance with the new "Parcantle" Mercedes are structured in quantitative estimates. Take a look:
Appearance - 3 points (out of 5 possible). It is like a cool refrigerator, however, the GLK will not tell COOL.
Dynamics - 4 points. Beast, although the 19 centners of the exhaust weight make themselves felt.
Holding roads and handling - 4 points. Not at all bad, however, for 5 points GLK is highly sits.
The smoothness of the stroke - 5 points. Within the wheelbase full comfort.
Interior space - 5 points. Who likes the work of Swiss watchmakers, will appreciate.
Equipment - 5 points. Here all "toys" apart.
The quality of assembly and finishing - 5 points. It is worth its price.
Attractiveness - 4 points. Power unit and perfection chassis - yes in a different packaging ...
In the plus:
- stroke;
- sports handling;
- first-class equipment and a rich selection of options.
In minus:
- appearance like a Subaru Forester sample 2002;
- uncomfortable access to the seats of the 2nd row;
- ridiculous steps.
Help-Listing.If the wonderful Q5 is created on the basis of AUDI A4 VIII generation, then GLK divides the platform with Merca C-class (type W204). Power units from the same branded gamma - and the running total. On the European market, the new "adapter" comes out with the V-shaped 24-valve "six" on gasoline - 3-liter (version GLK280) with a maximum power of 231 hp at 6 thousand revolutions. And with a 272-strong (GLK350) 3.5 liter working volume, - by the way, the only execution claimed so far for North America.
And Europeans have, in addition, a choice of a pair of turbo diesel engines: 2,15-liter "Four" (GLK220 CDI) with a capacity of up to 170 hp at 3200 min-1. Mercedesian philosophy of "clean" exhaust Blueefficiency - and incredibly low speed; The colossal torque (up to 400 nm) allows. Plus 6-cylinder 3-liter turbodiesel (GLK320 CDI) with a maximum power of 224 hp At 3800 min-1, the greatest torque is 540 nm. The engines are equipped with a wonderful 7-speed hydromechanical "machine" 7G-Tronic - without options.
Not bad power units, but the main thing for the "sazvodnik" is a 4WD transmission. GLK has a permanent four-wheel drive according to the classic 4Matic scheme: all 4 wheels row non-stop. The inter-axis differential distributes the craving on the axes in the ratio of 45/55%, and the multi-disc clutch, if necessary, clamp it. It is unclear whether 100 percent blocking (or only partial) is possible, but according to the impressions of the browsers, the "firma" is playing in good faith. Serious thing.
The suspension of the "Sport-Worker" is the same as the C-class passengers: in front of McPherson, from behind on double transverse levers ("spatial" scheme). Screw springs, transverse stabilizers, Agility CONTROL stiffening shock absorbers - under the conditions of movement. The steering mechanism "Gear Rake" is equipped with a servohydroautylter, "Baranka" makes 2.75 turns from the stop until it stops. Of course, disk brakes "in a circle"; They are equipped with a branded BAS (BRAKE ASSIST - "servo-booster"), not to mention ABS, ESP, etc. Useful mextronics. As well as monitoring air pressure in tires, which becomes a typical affiliation of such class cars. Rubber measuring 235 / 60R is mounted on 17-inch alloy rims, ground clearance - 187 mm (by the way, from the Bavarian X3 all 20 cm). And on the order go wheels with a diameter of up to 20 inches; Maybe the road will increase with them.
The length of the 5-seater GLK has 4528 mm, width - 1840, height - 1689; Wheel base - 2755 mm, Palute 1567/1588. Pretty compact machine. And the capacity of the luggage compartment is moderate - 450 liters. However, fold the seats of the 2nd row (separately) - and the loading space will increase to 1550 liters. Aerodynamics at the "Sport-Ukrainian" satisfactory: air resistance coefficient - 0.34. With his angular outlines; Do not judge appearance.
Curb weight at the "adapter" Mercedes decent - from 1830 kg (GLK280), with a 3-liter turbodiesel - no less than 1880 kg. Nevertheless, he has a good dynamics: even with the most modest of power units (GLK220 CDI execution), the car is able to accelerate up to 100 km / h in 8.8 sec., Announced maximum speed - 205 km / h. When on the Divo moderate consumption of heavy fuel - on average (EU) only 6.7 liters per 100 km of mileage.
With a gasoline 3.5-liter "six" (GLK350) Machine is much more: overclocking to "hundreds" for 6.7 seconds, the maximum speed is 230 km / h. But fuel consumes willingly - an average of 10.7 liters of gasoline per 100 km of way. European prices of the Compact "Highworker" are slightly cooled by the enthusiasm of potential buyers, whereas in the US for GLK350 request from $ 36,775. It is hardly not at times ... True, the test car cost almost 45 "pieces"; Not at all the limit on the list of options.
Special opinion. It's funny that Mercedes considered it necessary to stylize a new "PARTNER" under the GL class - and almost under the cult gelandewagen. So flew to the irony of observers ... Although GLK looks not bad at all; Maybe he does not have that grace, how the Audi Q5 differs, but the image has developed a holistic and quite convincing. At the same time, no he, of course, is not "geelandsage", but a normal multipurpose car. The all-wheel drive "adapter", suitable for the delivery of passengers with a fold from point A to point B. With comfort and in any weather - even the Russian winter.
Among the potential buyers of Parketnikov, this class alone prefer 4 rings on the "nameplate", other models with a white-blue "propeller". And a lot of fans of a 3-beam star; Here for them and the new GLK is intended. Reasonable choice, - say, 2nd car in a wealthy family. From among those where one machine does not fail. And if anyone needs a real "all-day", they should be climbed, for example, to Suzuki Grand Vitara. Approximately the same dimensions - and 3.2 liter "six" on gasoline in the gamma is available. And the passability ...
The GLK model appeared relatively recently - in 2008. Since then, she has become one of the brightest machines in the Mercedes-Benz family. Initially, it was a pretty courageous variation on the theme of classic Geländewagen, but over time, its coarse chopped lines of the body changed to more rounded ... "Automotory" studied a premium "Parquetnik", which during the update approached asphalt by 20 millimeters.
In "Mercedes" say that the shift of the appearance GLK.In contrast to the immutable "helix", it is dictated by the fact that the first GLK shared buyers on supporters and opponents of the model - some admired the rude design, others - expressed their indignation. Therefore, developing an updated crossover, engineers from Stuttgart tried to create a universal version that would combine both sides. Now the squares rounded, the former off-road version of the front bumper disappeared, and the intricate form of LED optics and a radiator lattice added GLK refinement.
In the interior, too, the "Cubism" has disappeared. You look - and you will not find a single spicy face! Even ventilation system deflectors changed on round, as at SLK and SL Ratsts. At first glance, it may seem that there is no old detail in the cabin at all: the subwoofer "automat" released a place for extra suites on the central tunnel and the joystick of the Comand multimedia complex. An updated stylish steering wheel appeared, a dashboard with a color screen in the center of the speedometer, a large LCD display of the navigation system, and a different audio system.
In the onboard electronics, too, there are changes. Now the crossover can be equipped with an adaptive cruise control, a system of automatic parking and a circular review, as well as monitoring systems for blind zones and monitoring the observance of robes of movement.
Despite the "platform" of C-Class, the spaces on the front seats is enough. With growth in 180 cm, the back can also be easily pressed, while your legs feel comfortable. By the way, the volume of the trunk is modest here - equal to 450 liters. The same Q5 - 540 l., And in x3 (F25) another 10 liters more.
During the off-road test, we brought 4 vehicles, but with one modification: 2.2-liter diesel engine with a full drive system 4matic. As the organizers later told the organizers - this is the most popular version in the Ukrainian market. In the conditions of dirt, light snow and not very deep puddles, the younger diesel motor justifies his expectations. Although the diesel V6 with a capacity of 265 forces and 620 nm of torque will be much more interesting.
After restyling, GLK has become more comfortable, the smoothness of the stroke has improved. The suspension of the Mercedesian elastic, works without complaints. The steering amplifier became electromechanical. Such a system, as the manufacturer declares, in the case of the start of the slip tells the driver to turn the wheel, and can autonomously correct the trajectory of the movement of the wheels on unstable coatings, with the help of microforming wheels. And she [System] helps save fuel.
The situation with the road lumen of the updated GLK turned out to be ambiguous. In 2009, this car boldly called one of the most "off-road" crossovers in the premium segment. But now the basic clearance decreased by 20 millimeters - up to 177 millimeters. Isn't it not enough? I'm not enough - I am going on a slide, turning the steering wheel almost until I stop and hear by the radio from the instructor Mercedes-Benz Igor Sirushnash: " Road clearance is decent. The car copes with our track ..."- In the same moment I cling to the bottom of the road. Raising the topic of clearance, in Mercedes, they talk about improving controllability and reduce fuel consumption, but in reality - the GLK owners simply prefer to "travel" along an asphalt road.
The situation is a bit helping to correct the Offroad Engineering package, which is now entered by 30 millimeters ground clearance. The GLK 2013 off-road package receives additional reinforced plastic protection, and the help system when descending from the slope with adjustable speed. You also get a "off-road" algorithm for the gearbox and electronic gas pedal. In addition, now the electronics earlier and sharply block differentials and wheels with diagonal hanging.
Ukrainian sales of updated GLK have already started. For the basic version of GLK 220 CDIs will be asked from 448,840 UAH (approximately 40,000 euros). The top version of the 350 4Matic is offered from 634 603 UAH. At the same time, starting prices on the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are similar, and on Lexus RX is slightly higher.
In our superpragmatic time, when the search for good from good stricter Verboten, this can not be. But so there is! The team of Gordon Vagerger, Daimler AG vice-president for design, crossed the appearance of the GLC (code designation X253) completely in other occupations than GLK, which, with the result of more than 650,000 sold copies since 2008, became the most popular all-day Mercedes-Benz.
For such radical changes, there are really good reasons. Marketers, these gray cardinals of automotive companies, prefer to dissolve individuality in product rules. So easier, so cheaper in the design, so clearer for the buyer, step by step of moving away from the "starting" segments to the top.
And in terms of the style of GLC, it is no longer a soloist as GLK, but a part of the modern "Mercedes" orchestra. Someone will disappoint this, but most, it seems, it will easily take such a change, because the Swabian design symphony today sounds more majority. From the total tonality, the new E-CLASS / CLS will not be selected.
In terms of style
GLC is no longer a soloist as GLK, but part of the modern Mercedes-Benz orchestra
Stop! And here these sedans, the first of which officially debut only in January 2016 on the Detroit Motor Show? And at that. X253 is based on a new, "hybrid" version of the MRA platform: the rear of the on, and the front, including the power structure of the body and the suspension, from the new generation of Swabian businessmen. Outdoor panels Front GLC, of \u200b\u200bcourse, their own, and yet, not too exhausting imagination, you can already submit the "face" e-class new.
But with the interior, such a focus will not pass. The letter "C" in the title of the new Swabian oscillator is a kind of indulgence also for the borrowing of the elegant torpedo from "Castle" W205. In a word, in the interior, too, nothing resembles GLK, which was playing a power card. Goodbye chopped forms and soothed thresholds! Customers of GLC, a noticeable part of which - especially in Russia - will be women, more important than the other: "Mercedes" quality finish and increased (and not symbolically, but for tens of millimeters) in all areas the living space of the salon.
The cargo compartment also "something" sang from stretching length / model width by 120/50 mm. True, an additional (+/50/50 l) the compartment compartment is obtained and by "subtracting" spares even from the list of options. Want - Remote to Remkomplekt with Sealant. Want - order Run-Flat antiprocol tires. Weight savings and related efficiency above all! And if so, then the third row of seats, available for, does not mean in the lists of advancement, especially since the selected platform of such a configuration seems to not imply. And here is another British stud in the interior of "Schwab": only in the top-configuration HSE for the front seats is available and the function of the massage.
But there are Mercedes - who would doubt! - What to answer. Active security is the direction where the GLC will give odds to any opponent, unlike the ancestor, GLK, at the time of marketing seven years ago, in some way to go, say, to the peer, Audi Q5. In the arsenal of the "three-beam" average-size siever, many systems, "illuminated" on the newest models of Mercedes-Benz high grades, which on all pairs rushing to the target, "unmanned" cars.
On the road GLC.
maybe exactly what you expect from the modern sedan Mercedes
True, for the most high-tech devices will have to be pretcharged. But does anyone come otherwise? And did anyone manage to teach the "active" cruise control during rebuilding immediately capture in the field of view of the cameras and radar going next and a little ahead of the car? So the mass of electronic assistants is not yet ready to completely replace the driver, and I, I repent, did not configure to replace EURONCAP experts in the case of attentive crash tests, especially since the character of the GLC is a lot of other interesting faces ...
The difference of potentials
Colleagues, raised when starting from Basel Airport, all gasoline GLC 250 were forced to switch attention to the "solar-aromatic" versions of the Swabian SUV. Another Motor on light fuel, a new, 245-strong version of the 2.0-liter turbo-"four", which except our market will be available in the United States and a number of European countries, so far only declared. On paper GLC 300 with such an engine, it looks like a worthy replacement for GLK 350 with a 3.5-liter atmospheric V6, outstanding all of its 306 hp, and not exposed to Russian tax legislation 249 hp
Parity at the maximum torque (370 nm), and even more low revolutions, in conjunction with more "short" transmissions of the ACP9, which came to replace the ACP7 on all versions with the classic power plant, is equalized by to "hundreds" (6.5 s). The "maximum speed" and that is only symbolically symbolically (235 VS 238 km / h), but the stated average gasoline consumption is reduced per liter. But also the price is cut by 60,000 rubles. (from 2,830,000 rubles) for the car in the extended VS basic configuration "Special Series"! Closely equipped with BMW X3 XDrive28i, not to mention the British duet in the Si4 version, will also be cheaper, and no faster.
But this is a theory, and the practice will show in Russia in the fall, which is the fruit of such GLC 300.
Now it was possible to estimate that GLC 250 D is capable of (from 2,850,000 rubles). In Europe, GLK with such a 204-strong 2,1-liter turbodiesel was available, but not with us.
Russians lost a lot then and get now? How to say. "Urban" drivers, translationing chambers of tracking, GLC 250 D will have to be just right. Acceleration from the spot to 60-75 km / h - fire! But try on the track sharply accelerate from this mark and you will realize that the fireworks are already going out, and again even the translation of the power unit in the "Sport +" mode will not ignore it. For such a case, as for tango, you need two, and the impressive thrust of 500 nm is broken in the peak too early (1800 rpm) so that it confidently supported the power. Famous Russians for GLK versions of Versions GLC 220 D (170 hp) and GLC 250 (211 hp) are not experiencing such problems. And let the first of them in the sprope from the place to "hundreds" (8.3 c) is inferior to 0.7 with GLC 250 D, yet it makes it makes it easier to believe that GLC is easier than GLK for 80 kg.
But in the table of my personal preferences GLC 250 is a unconditional leader in this trio. He and the fits of the rest (0-100 km / h for 7.3 s), and by 30,000 rubles. Cheaper GLC 220 D in equal configurations "Special Series", and in the basic, which in Russia went only to him - by 230,000 rubles! True, if you do not consider the word "Drive", about saving gasoline costs will have to forget: a tangible return of the return engine is deprived.
To affect the imagination more than moderate appetite is called by another novice of the line, the "socket hybrid" GLC 350 E, which should take us to the beginning of 2016. Is there a game of the candle, it is unclear: the price list on the model is still held even in Germany.
But the highest digital index from this version is not without reason. In the classic sprint of 0-100 km / h GLC 350 E with its 211-strong DVS and the 85-kil-tight traction electric motor, GLC 300 is lucky than 0.6 s! At maximum speed - parity. Economy? On the 13th-kilometer route laid mainly through the towns with a speed limit of 30/50 km / h, our crew burned only 1.7 liters of gasoline per 100 km, because 9 km we drove on the electric shirt. On the track, consumption, of course, would jump. How much? Check in Russia.
In the meantime, one practical observation: Unlike Ego, the younger brother with the same electrical part does not "slow down" with the integration of the engine when trying to sharp acceleration. Norbert Ruzhichka, responsible for the development of a "hybrid" power plant, claims that the management of the software here is nothing to do with it, but is all the case in different configuration of the injection V6 GLE and the turbo-"four" GLC. I vote for the second option!
However, aimed at 300 E should take into account the inevitability of self-restraints. First, the packed maximum carefully 120-kilogram lithium-iron-phosphate battery is still "ate" 200 liters of the total volume of the freight compartment, and secondly, the "hybrid" cannot be equipped with a unique Air Body Control suspension with multi-chamber pneumatic elements and "active" shock absorbers.
Say, whether the second loss value is worth 157,880 rubles. I do not take it: in the test park it was not for comparison " nonhybrid " GLC with basic or sports (more rigid + 20 mm lowered landing) spring suspension. And none with the size of the "shoes" less than the maximum, Pzhonsky 255/45 R20 ("Starter" standard in Russia - 235/65 R17). So let's see if the Air Body Control is good. And after all, hello! The mode "Sport +" on the roads of European quality can be turned into a permanent.
Yes, a little more noticeable joints and small potholes, but the complete columns of the suspension and the absence of even hints on the batch of the body, sometimes tangible in the "Comfort" mode. In any case, the difference in the settings of the chassis is not contrasting, and the intermediate mode "Sport" could generally "derive to the staff" or even better, exchange - alas, it is impossible - on the enhanced wheel insulation of the wheeled arches: on coarse-grained asphalt first The line of acoustic defense of all versions is torn.
Here is the informativeness of the steering with an electromechanical amplifier, which changed the electro-hydraulic system, does not depend on the type of coating, and it is always on top, and even the "Comfort" booster mode is preferable.
For adhered this opinion, "Individual" mode is provided, which allows combining various settings for the power unit, suspension, steering. Well, and "green" recrimine with a novelty Mercedes-Benz "Eco" mode, in which even climate control works randomly. In general, GLC and highway, and serpentines confirmed the words of Dr. Thomas Veber, responsible for the technical policy of the brand, uttered a month before the test at the model presentation ceremony: "On the road our SUV can exactly what you expect from the modern Mercedes sedan."
Outside the road GLC is capable of greater,
than most cars of this class
There is a feeling that the already available versions of GLC did not say the last words in terms of dynamics, including brake, and manageability? The clearance will select no analogue in the GLC 450 AMG GLK 450 AMG with a "literary" C-Class and GLE Coupe 367-strong 3.0-liter Burbo-V6 and more driver (30:70 VS 45: 55%) traction distribution Between the axes. And Dr. Dieter Century, Head of the Daimler Concern, on the same premiere show, the model hinted transparently and the possibility of the appearance of GLC Coupe, anti-BMW X4. But we will not hurry, especially since Dr. Thomas Welber scored another bait, saying: "Out of roads GLC is capable of more than you expect from a car of this class." Check?
Transfiguration
In Stuttgart, they look around and see that in the mid-sized SUV segment, the "PARCOTHITIES", and limited opportunities outside the asphalt they do not interfere with them. Well, GLC can also be so. For the sake of improving aerodynamics and reduce the fuel consumption, the clearance "Schwab" with a standard spring suspension (except for the "hybrid" version) VS GLK by 20 mm. 181 mm - still quite a sufficient value for the conquest of borders, and a constant four-wheel drive - he and Africa is a permanent full. But Mercedes-Benz would not be ourselves if, in turning on the model name Literature "G", refused to work on a few shock offroud on the head and work on conscience.
Yes, sworn friends from BMW After changing generations, the model has ceased to indicate for its x3 the magnitude of the geometric passability besides the clearance (204 mm). That since! There is also an island duet, Land Rover Discovery Sport & Range Rover Evoque, which successfully monetizes its hypothesis. Leave British monopolists? Never! And the GLC can transform radically. True, not a task. 281 646 rub. - So much will cost the transformation of the "parquet" option to the off-road. To do this, in addition to the pneumatic suspension, it is necessary to breed technological (49 031 rubles) and stylistic (74,735 rubles) Packages "OFF-Road".
And do not even think to save on the latter, because it is part of the special front bumper, with which the GLC is laid on the blades of both "britt" in a contest for the angle of entry (30,8 Vs 25 °). Land Rover models are played out in two other disciplines, the angle of the congress (31/33 VS 24.8 °) and the ramp angle (20/22 VS 19.7 °). But "Schwab" with its adjustable pneumatic suspension meets the maximum clearance of 227 mm VS 212/215 mm from the "cousins" from the shores of Misty Albion. However, the ground clearance of GLC is almost "dry": due to the location of the sapurines of differentials, the depth of the overcomes of the brown remained, like the GLK, modest, 300 mm, whereas "British" (600/500 mm) knee if not the sea, then quite to yourself Russian puddles format.
But in the technicalopacket "OFF-Road" GLC, unlike GLK, there is an adequate response to the branded "Landrovier" system Terrain Response adjustment of the power unit and chassis under the type of coating. This thing I exactly came in handy on a sprinkling offhropod highway. When by almost 70% lifting (≈30 °) GLC, "hoop" in standard highway tires, snapped on a non-safe crushed, I had to pass back to change the trajectory. Not the easiest maneuver on such a stiffer, but the automatic DSR automatic loading system in the "machine" mode in the "InCline" mode worked on "excellent", reducing the braking force on control wheels threatening and increasing it on the rear axle.
And on cool descents, only the camera of a circular review complex could be searched, DSR allowed the speed of "decline" in advance even 1 km / h (at the British, the minimum threshold value is 5 km / h). I did not pump up the GLC and on the site of the track, where he had to shift on the "stormy" ground waves. The choice of the "Rocking Assist" mode has increased clearance to the limit and made it superfectively operating the electronic blocking of intercole differentials. That's where strong GLK genes are felt! To whom, what, and I like such a multi-faceted character of new items from Mercedes-Benz ...
The car can rightly be considered one of the most great inventions in the entire history of mankind. For a long time, from a simple means of movement, it turned into a luxurious attribute confirming the status and being a vital necessity for any successful person.
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The automotive industry can boast a large number of decent representatives, and in this list cars of the German concern Mercedes-Benz occupy leading positions.
Exterior car
This model organically combines angular shapes and some brutality, attracting universal attention to the extraordinary balance of forms and excellent grace with tonfaction notes. The car is beneficial to allocate among numerous analog-crossovers, combining the style of G- and M-class of cars from Mercedes, which is undoubtedly its advantage, allowing you to feel your individuality.
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As for practicality, it is all at the highest level. The optics of the head lighting is successfully hidden by a high line that protects it from stones and dirt. The high level of passability has become possible due to short skes, albeit with a minor clearance, and wide wheels of the arches reliably protect the body from road dirt.
Despite the fact that the new Mercedes Benz Glk externally produces a feeling of a fairly compact car, it is a deceptive spectacle. Such a visual deception has become possible due to a unique design - the lines of wings, hood and roofs are reduced to the center. In addition, this embodiment made it possible to significantly improve the aerodynamic indicators of the car, making it one of the best in his class according to these parameters. The true impression of the Mercedes-Benz GLK and its sizes can be made up, only approaching it for a close distance.
Interior Mercedes-Benz GLK
Continuing the test drive Mercedes Benz GLK, moving to the salon. The first impressions are more than positive - everything is good here, high quality and natural. The design prevails a harmonious combination of selected skin, soft plastic and natural aluminum. The assembly does not cause the slightest complaints - everything is fitted very high quality, there are not even the slightest gaps, and all the efforts applied to the controls are verified with true German pedantry.
The driver's seat in the auto rigid car, with an excellent load distribution during traffic and turns, and the possibility of manual adjustment of the lumbar stop, the tilt of the back and the height of the pillow. Control is performed by special buttons located on the side of the pillow. Ergonomic flywheel is located near them, in the function of which is adjusting the tilt of the seat. One of the pleasant features available in this car and relevant in the winter - adjustable heated seats.
Interior Mercedes-Benz GLK
If you carefully look at the Mercedes-Benz GLK photo, you can see the dashboard made in the characteristic style of the company, but with the classic location of the control components. Basically, this refers to the block that is responsible for the outer lighting and the left from the steering column, the lever, controlling the cruise control and a submissive lever.
The dashboard in this model consists of three large dials. The average contains data from the on-board computer and the speedometer, information on the residue of fuel and indicators from the temperature sensors of the engine is displayed on the left, the tachometer is located on the right.
The multimedia system is submitted under a separate trump, located in the central part of the panel, and its menu has a complete and high-quality Russification. Below are central blowing deflectors, the audio head node and climate control unit, with a separate setting system.
View from the passenger seat Mercedes Benz GLK
The steering column has adjustment in height, which allows you to adjust it to the needs of any driver. The steering wheel in the GLK model Trihotk, additionally on it is the onboard computer control buttons, audio and telephone. All that is required for a convenient and safe movement, because now there is no need to be distracted to switch the melody, change any parameters in the car settings or make a phone call.
A convenient overview of Mercedes-Benz GLK provides large outer mirrors, for greater amenities there is both parking sensors, front and rear.
The gearbox - 7-speed, made according to the algorithm's usual for all owners, is additionally equipped with a sports mode and a "automatic" mode, in which control is performed using submissive petals.
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Rear seats provide a comfortable landing and comfortable location. Thanks to the panoramic roof, the already large inner space seems even more. The back of the car has its own ventilation deflectors, the central armrest, pockets in the doors and backs of the front seats. If desired, the children's car seat can be installed here.
The trunk is equipped with an electric drive and boast a very impressive volume - about 450 liters. Upholstery from a non-smoke material, there are fastening hooks and a curtain, covering luggage from prying eyes.
If necessary, the rear seats can be folded, completely or in the proportion of 40:60, which allows you to increase the volume of the luggage compartment up to 1550 liters.
Behavior on the road
The technical characteristics of Mercedes-Benz GLK declared by the manufacturer not only affect the imagination, but also allow to receive excellent results. The car is available in two configurations - with a gasoline or diesel engine. Regardless of the type, the car can boast a soft and smooth move and perfectly feels perfectly on any coverage, both in the city and beyond.
Single praise deserves the suspension. It perfectly copes with small irregularities and practically immune to the beacon.
Thanks to the optimal combination of softness and rigidity, you can easily perform the most complex maneuvers on the road, but at the same time, passengers in Mercedes-Benz GLK feel comfortable regardless of the speed of movement.
After reviewing Mercedes Benz Jej eating a test drive video, you can see that the car perfectly copes with a ride not only on a flat road, but also shows the "Higher Class" on off-road.
SUV MERCEDES-BENZ GLK without compromise
Thanks to a huge, 17-inch wheels, a complete drive and an impressive mass, almost two tons, the car will not leave in front of snow pitching, dirt road, mud and ditches. Going on a trip to Mercedes-Benz Glk, you can be sure that the car accurately takes you to the destination of your path.
Some words deserves the intelligent system of optional lighting Intelligent Light System, which has no analogues. It allows not only to "look over the turn", but also automatically increases the intensity of the light flux, when the speed is reached 90 km / h or more. If the vehicle speed exceeds 110 km / h, the system slightly lifts the left headlight, thus increasing, thus, visibility is about 50 meters. Due to this, the driver gets more time to make a decision in a difficult situation.
Additional options
Harmonious appearance Mercedes-Benz GLK
Mercedes-Benz GLK gives its users a large number of additional options that significantly increasing the comfort of the driver and passengers. For example, a sliding panoramic roof, has a higher opening area - about a third, and special curtains will protect the driver and passengers from direct sunlight.
It is also worth noting the climate control system that allows you to establish individual parameters for three zones. Here everyone has the right to count on comfortable conditions.
Passengers sitting in the rear seat can take advantage of all the advantages that the modern entertainment system provides them. To their services, a DVD player and two 8-inch screens, two pairs of headphones and TV tuner, which allows you to view your favorite TV shows without leaving the car.
Purchase cost
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What amount will buy the purchase of Mercedes-Benz GLK? The question is interesting enough, because the price of Mercedes-Benz GLK depends on the set of factors - configuration, type of engine, etc.
The most common sale option is the "Special Series" equipment, which includes such a list of equipment:
- 4Matic - four-wheel drive;
- 7G-Tronic - automatic gearbox;
- BAS - emergency braking complex;
- Anti-lock and anti-locking system;
- Intelligent airbags - front and side;
- External light management system and much more.
The pricing policy on this model varies in a rather wide range. Thus, the GLK 220 CDI model equipped with a diesel engine will cost a potential buyer at 1700,000 rubles, GLK 300 - will be yours for 1950000 rubles, Mercedes GLK 350, with a powerful gasoline engine - can be bought for 2330000 rubles, and the GLK 350 CDI model can anyone Purchase for 2390000 rubles.
Summing up
Mercedes-Benz GLK is an excellent solution for those who love style and unique design, those who appreciate comfort and safety while driving. And let the price of this model is not very modest, but it is worth it, isn't it?
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All photo session As you approach the lap, the high-speed straight lines were changed to picturesque winding roads. And here again surprise. As it turned out, after the revision of the chassis (the parameters of the springs and shock absorbers were changed) the machine became more obedient and chain, and not to the detriment of comfort - GLK is very pleasant to "refill" in turns. The exact steering wheel, a little relaxed in the incomplete zone, allows you to establish a thin connection with the car. Only a 2.1-liter motor thrust on the steep alpine devices seemed to me not enough, on the serpentine the car had to be kept in a tone, guns with stealing "petals" of the 7-band "7G-Tronic Plus machine gun. In short, the GLK 250 Bluetec 4Matic modification is more suitable for the city, where the engine will provide juicy "bottoms" for active rebuildings, as well as for the highway. For many plus, enviable economy will be. Such a Mercedes-Benz spends only 6.5 l / 100 km of diesel fuel in a mixed cycle.
Other business - the top diesel version of the GLK 350 CDI 4Matic Blueefficientcy. I replant in this car already in La-Kozoz and understand that it is simply fascinated by a 3-liter diesel "six". Such a GLK does not need to boost, sports and manual gear modes are needed here except for avid riders. The powerful acceleration with the notorious indulgence of the body in the chair can be achieved in the "Drive" mode. Surprise, however, do not have. In essence, this is the fastest and crash GLK, not counting the coming versions from AMG. Diesel issues 265 hp and 620 nm, overclocking the crossover to 100 km / h in just 6.4 s. Only on the "maximum speed" GLK 350 CDI 4Matic Blueefficiency loses the top gasoline modification GLK 350 4Matic Blueefficiency 6 km / h. In addition, after revision, the most powerful diesel engine model has also become 17% more economical. A 7-band "automatic" 7G-Tronic Plus and the start / stop system, which turns off the engine when stopping the car also contributes to a modest appetite.
Finally, it was possible to try out the top gasoline modification. I was driving the GLK 350 4Matic Blue-Efficiency on the second day of the riding presentation, and the information from the representatives of the brand was rooted, Russian sales will begin with gasoline versions, while Diesel GLK will get to our country not earlier than six months. The machine equipped with a 3.5-liter atmospheric "six" is good, but is focused, in my opinion, to a greater degree on the autobahn. Motor, added after restyling 34 hp, develops 306 hp, but still gives his maximum on high revs. However, it is not necessary to complain about the sluggish pickup under any circumstances, be it off-roud, riding on a mountain serpentine or pushing in traffic jams. On the mountain road, I liked it to operate with stealing "petals" AKP, holding the motor at the peak of thrust. The 7G-Tronic Plus installed here, 7G-Tronic Plus (the only transmission reserved for the Russian market) moves the transmissions of lightning, however, a small pause after the "kikdaun" is still noticeable, and to a greater extent in gasoline machines. GLK brakes with ease of the crossover, in emergency situations, help will provide an emergency braking system.
For their money
Russian sales of the updated GLK are already started, and the first to market is the modifications of GLK300 4Matic Blueefficientcy and GLK 350 4Matic Blueefficiency, which are estimated at 1,890,000 and 2,390,000 rubles, respectively. The price is high or not - the question is rhetorical. In my opinion, for those who consciously choose the universal car Mercedes-Benz, the numbers are quite adequate. Yes, uncertain classmates are cheaper, but do not forget that, acquiring a car similar GLK, the consumer receives a whole range of branded technologies and pleasant options - such as a multimedia unit with Internet access, driver's fatigue tracking systems, maintaining robes of movement, control For dead zones, a circular video review, adaptive cruise control, smart and smart navigation. The list, as you understand, is far from complete. In addition, GLK after restyling remained one of the most beautiful and thoroughbred cars in the Mercedes-Benz model line, and this fact cannot be discounted too.
Off-road Arsenal
GLK, for nothing more technically close to C-Class, was created with a loan for SUVs G-and GL-Class. Hence the letter "G" in the title. The off-road capabilities of the machine were checked at a special polygon, replete with steep descents, lifts and water obstacles, and test crossovers were equipped with an optional off-road package. This implies improved geometric patency (201 mm clearance), off-road settings of the all-wheel drive system (the interior differential clutch is blocked earlier than that of standard GLK without regular avians to overcome off-road). ABS and ESP automatically adapts to the terms of the off-road (the torque rotation torque is adjusted). In addition, it is transferred above the gear torque in the 7G-Tronic Plus box. Finally, there is a helping system during descent (DSR) - a kind of autopilot, helping to move from the slide, the driver needs only to control the speed. As a result, GLK easily coped with all the obstacles - did not break, did not drop and did not sit on the belly. So off-road package can be unambiguously recommended by dacms, tourists, fishermen and hunters.
