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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class vs. Its Competition

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class RWD 4-door Side Exterior View
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

Among luxury brands, the crossover's brought more new customers in through the doors than any other kind of vehicle.

Even the Germans have cute utes--in fact, BMW was the first to jump in with its X3, though it's hard to see today's fairly large, very powerful and very capable five-seat crossover as "cute." Audi's Q5 is sleek and not at all trucky to look at--but its ride can be harsh, and its pricetag is high.

The Land Rover LR2 looks and feels a lot like the Benz GLK, with its more SUV-like shape and its in-line six-cylinder engine, while the Infiniti EX is the opposite--a tidy, very compact crossover in the loosest sense, with great handling but not much more cargo space than a sedan.

On the domestic side, the Cadillac SRX has been a strong seller, and it's a spacious, sharp-looking crossover with a new V-6 engine for the new model year.

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class RWD 4-door Side Exterior View2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class
Browse Used Listings		2012 Acura RDX AWD 4-door Tech Pkg Angular Front Exterior View2012 Acura RDX
Browse Used Listings		2012 Audi Q5 quattro 4-door 2.0T Premium Plus Angular Front Exterior View2012 Audi Q5
Browse Used Listings		2012 BMW X3 AWD 4-door 28i Side Exterior View2012 BMW X3
Browse Used Listings		2012 Cadillac SRX FWD 4-door Performance Collection Angular Front Exterior View2012 Cadillac SRX
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Quick Specs
8.2
Rugged looks and lower gas mileage put the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in an SUV state of mind, but its ride and handling are more carlike than you'd think.
7.4
The 2012 Acura RDX satisfies those who want more driving excitement, but it might leave luxury- or tech-hungry shoppers wanting.
8.2
The 2012 Audi Q5 is one of the
8.4
A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before.
8.0
With a smooth new engine and a rich, uniquely American interior, the 2012 Cadillac SRX appeals to those who want a lot of luxury and flair but don't require driving excitement.
MSRP From    
$35,880$32,895$35,600$37,100$35,985
Gas Mileage    
16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Turbocharged Gas I4Turbocharged Gas I4Gas I6Gas/Ethanol V6
EPA Class    
2WD Sport Utility VehicleSport Utility Vehicle4WD Sport Utility Vehicle4WD Sport Utility VehicleSport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Style Name    
RWD 4-Door GLK 350FWD 4-Doorquattro 4-Door 2.0T PremiumAWD 4-Door 28iFWD 4-Door Base
Drivetrain    
Rear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll wheel driveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55555
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
Sport Utility Vehicle4 DoorSport Utility VehicleSport Utility VehicleCrossover
Transmission    
AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic w/Manual TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic w/Manual Shift
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class vs. 2012 Acura RDX2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class vs. 2012 Audi Q52012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class vs. 2012 BMW X32012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class vs. 2012 Cadillac SRX