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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class Safety Review

September 30, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not yet tested
IIHS

Not yet tested
NHTSA

Standard safety features...include six airbags, active head restraints
MyRide.com

Mercedes-Benz has long been an industry leader in developing and adopting cutting-edge safety features on its vehicles, and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK reaps many of the rewards of Mercedes' decades of work in this department.

Like most new models, the 2010 Mercedes GLK has not yet been crash-tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS, the two major crash-testing authorities in the United States. Stay tuned to TheCarConnection.com for the latest updates on the crash-test ratings of this and other 2010 models.

Despite the fact that it hasn't been crash-tested yet, TheCarConnection.com's editors are comfortable giving the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 high marks in the safety category thanks to its impressive array of safety features. Cars.com reports that "standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints." MyRide.com, meanwhile, observes that the advanced stability and traction systems incorporate "a vast tier of electronic safety nets [that are] always at the ready" when you're driving the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. The 2010 Mercedes GLK's advanced systems are commanded by "a central control center that relies on numerous sensors to anticipate a collision and take appropriate measures before impact occurs," according to MyRide.com.

One feature of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 that certainly enhances its overall safety score is the outstanding driver visibility afforded by the upright design. Car and Driver says the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK's "upright windows complement the seating position for extremely good outward viewing," while MyRide.com raves about the "excellent outward vision." Motor Trend agrees, pointing out that the "standard twin-sunroof" design helps to "provide spectacular visibility" for both the driver and passengers inside the 2010 Mercedes GLK.

Conclusion

Mercedes-Benz maintains its reputation for safety features with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not yet testedIIHSNot yet testedNHTSAStandard safety features...include six airbags, active head restraintsMyRide.com Mercedes-Benz has long been an industry leader in developing and adopting cutting-edge safety features on its vehicles, and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK reaps many of the rewards of Mercedes' decades of work in this department. Like most new models, the 2010 Mercedes GLK has not yet been crash-tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS, the two major crash-testing authorities in the United States. Stay tuned to TheCarConnection.com for the latest updates on the crash-test ratings of this and other 2010 models. Despite the fact that it hasn't been crash-tested yet, TheCarConnection.com's editors are comfortable giving the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 high marks in the safety category thanks to its impressive array of safety features. Cars.com reports that "standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints." MyRide.com, meanwhile, observes that the advanced stability and traction systems incorporate "a vast tier of electronic safety nets [that are] always at the ready" when you're driving the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. The 2010 Mercedes GLK's advanced systems are commanded by "a central control center that relies on numerous sensors to anticipate a collision and take appropriate measures before impact occurs," according to MyRide.com. One feature of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 that certainly enhances its overall safety score is the outstanding driver visibility afforded by the upright design. Car and Driver says the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK's "upright windows complement the seating position for extremely good outward viewing," while MyRide.com raves about the "excellent outward vision." Motor Trend agrees, pointing out that the "standard twin-sunroof" design helps to "provide spectacular visibility" for both the driver and passengers inside the 2010 Mercedes GLK. ConclusionMercedes-Benz maintains its reputation for safety features with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Butch SUV styling" Automobile Magazine: "Still as clumsy as the concept" MyRide.com: "Dominated by a tiered dashboard that wraps around into the door panels" The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is hard to classify—on the ...

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Other Choices:

The upmarket brands offer compact SUVs with a little more panache than your average Honda CR-V. Acura, in fact, offers its own version of the Honda CR-V in the RDX, though it has much racier styling, a turbo powerplant, and lots of high-tech goodies. The new Audi Q5 matches the new GLK in size but has the sleek silhouette of its big brother, the Q7 ute. BMW's X3 is the granddaddy of this group, and the current version makes up for past sins with a much better ride and improved steering feel. Land Rover's LR2 has the upright style to match the GLK—and true off-road hardware for those so inclined.

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