Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which took 8.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.58 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.02 seconds at 92.50 mph.
Across 11 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class ranges from 5.70 to 8.10 seconds 0–60, with a 6.58-second average.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Performance Overview
Compact crossover utility defined the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class through its U.S. run from 2010 to 2013, covered here across 11 independently verified tests. All recorded results fall within the X204 generation, where performance centered on naturally aspirated gasoline V6s and, later, a turbocharged diesel four-cylinder. Output ranged from 200 to 302 hp, spanning the M272 and M276 gasoline engines and the OM651 diesel. Early testing established the 2010 GLK350 4MATIC at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph, setting the initial pace for the model line.
By 2013, the range had spread in both directions. The quickest verified result came from the rear-drive 2013 GLK350 at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph, backed by a 14.4-second quarter-mile at 98 mph. All-wheel-drive GLK350 4MATIC versions remained close, with one 2013 example reaching 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, while another tested at 6.2. At the efficiency-focused end, the 2013 GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC posted 8.1 seconds to 60 mph.
That leaves the GLK-Class as a short-run, single-generation entry whose measured performance today spans from mid-5-second gasoline V6 acceleration to low-8-second diesel results, with an overall average of 6.58 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.02-second quarter-mile.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 0–60 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X204 | 2010–2015 | 6.58s | 5.70s — 2013 GLK350 | 11 | The X204 generation (2010–2015) averaged 6.58 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2013 GLK350 at 5.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 302 hp across 2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 0–60 times by model year
11 tests · 2 years2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
7 verified runs- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 24 H / 22.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 33 H / 32.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 11
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 33 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 11
How we verify Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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