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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC 4Matic

We got our first taste of the refreshed 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK lineup last summer, once again affirming our belief that it's easy to fall in love with the littlest Benz CUV. There's something sort of charming about the boxy, rugged-looking luxury crossover, and while it won't set the world on fire in terms of driver engagement, it's a solid front-runner in the segment. In addition to the GLK350 – in both rear- and all-wheel-drive forms – Mercedes-Benz has now launched this GLK250 BlueTEC model, packed with a brand new 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel engine and offered ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
Turbo-Diesel 2.1L I4
Power:
200 HP / 369 LB-FT
Transmission:
7-Speed Auto
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