This 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is Sharp Looking, Fun To Drive, and I like it Better Than I Thought

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2020
  • SOLD I generally don't care for SUVs, and like compact SUVs even less, but I find myself liking the X204 GLK-Class from Mercedes-Benz. It's styled a bit after the original Galandewagon military vehicle, and the sharp lines and angular design looks better than a lot of the rounded shapes out there - in a market where so many vehicles look alike, the GLK of this vintage really stood out.
    Additionally, the driving dynamics are good, with a pleasant seating position, excellent visibility, and terrific road feel. The 302HP engine feels like more than this crossover needs, which merits zero complaints from me.
    All in all, I really like this thing, even against my will somewhat. Despite being the type of vehicle I tend not to notice or care for, I really enjoyed driving and reviewing this car.
    Full review and test drive by Bill. SOLD
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  • @lahotboy
    @lahotboy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I currently own and drive a 2010 GLK350 4matic with every available option with 474,388 miles on it the engine has never been open. I do all my maintenance myself. I love this suv have have no desire to ever let it go. So much so I have a spare motor for it sitting in my garage with a few other extra parts.

  • @kylereyes7320
    @kylereyes7320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Stopping the production of this car was MB’s big mistake. It looks better than GLC’s.

    • @tomk8972
      @tomk8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Gelo Reyes when I saw the new GLB it reminded me of the glk

    • @alayraza9554
      @alayraza9554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed... Shape is so aggressive and sporty

    • @merrytv1963
      @merrytv1963 ปีที่แล้ว

      The mistake was replacing glk with glc or glb instead of using the interior for the glk

    • @ZhiqiSevenseven
      @ZhiqiSevenseven ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glc is just like a lifted c wagon …doesnt have special styling like glk s

    • @mikesatoshi81
      @mikesatoshi81 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very strong car,had it for 10 years i never work any major issues

  • @schwarzistmeinname5559
    @schwarzistmeinname5559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    It's called "Geländewagen", not "Geländenwagen"
    But you're absolutely right Bill
    Greetings from miserable Germany

    • @blex5579
      @blex5579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Korinthenkacker.

  • @thomasrhinehart6084
    @thomasrhinehart6084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I will say it again, Bill is like a voice of reason among a sea of idiots and poseurs "CLAIMING " to know automobiles. He is an everymans' car reviewer. Never go away Sir, we love your brash, well informed, historically accurate commentary

  • @life_of_riley88
    @life_of_riley88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Morphine syringes, gun storage, hand grenades etc. ." I love this.

  • @MikeBMW
    @MikeBMW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know, Bill, as always, I love these reviews!
    And, anyway, keep 'em going as it brings a lot of traffic to your dealership.
    Also, that seems to be a great vehicle.
    Always entertaining! :)

  • @UltraNsx25
    @UltraNsx25 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This one of the best Mercedes-Benz ever made because of the reliability and comfort. If you take care of it this will run forever

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Thorough review.. Enjoyed the funny bits as well...

  • @Sbur2880
    @Sbur2880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pickle fork. That’s a new one! Love these reviews. Super informative while being entertaining.

  • @tforest9841
    @tforest9841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Thank god the orange shorts are off the menu today.” Hahaha 😝 you really crack me up Bill, thanks for your content a fan from Utah.

  • @MA-ok7pf
    @MA-ok7pf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review, love the references to pistols and grenades.

  • @anthonybertone2336
    @anthonybertone2336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my God bills happy, going to be a great week, lol

  • @toscablue1
    @toscablue1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have exactly this MB...Very satisfied, my beloved car :)

  • @RasSosa
    @RasSosa ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you sir for you attention to detail and narration.

  • @JackTheSkunk
    @JackTheSkunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good in red.....nice interior colors as well.

  • @ABCXYZ-bg2le
    @ABCXYZ-bg2le 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your positive review. Thank you! Love that you explained the features on the dashboard "coffee-tronic" haha, love it.

  • @gregdesena7362
    @gregdesena7362 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are in mind meld on SUV’s and this one in particular. One of the very few that I like.

  • @timh1907
    @timh1907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coffee-Tronic! Just brilliant 🤣

  • @stephnechuck2874
    @stephnechuck2874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A Beautiful car with bull dog look and a solid build quality

  • @richardirvine9469
    @richardirvine9469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Classic Bill,,,looks good in Mars Red,,,crap in the silver common over here,,,😎

  • @805NAVE
    @805NAVE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to see the black S55 there

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice car….thank you Bill.

  • @tommyolsen8224
    @tommyolsen8224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very very good cars !!!

  • @dcarts5616
    @dcarts5616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Being that I’m pretty much useless to society, approaching 40 years old and without any truly solid job prospects, I’ll never own one of these. With that, it’s definitely one of my favorite small Mercedes.
    Nice review as always. Cheers.

    • @corvettemode1556
      @corvettemode1556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      David Carter shit you can get one of these for 10 grand now. That’s 200 a month payment. But leave a couple extra hundred a month for maintence lol

    • @raulio81
      @raulio81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't despair. I live in Montenegro, work for 400 euros per month and drive 2008. Opel Corsa 1.4 with 90 horse powers.

  • @MrHappygolfer
    @MrHappygolfer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 6:00 I decided I had to subscribe; because of the first aid kit.

  • @bokkenrijder172
    @bokkenrijder172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "CoffeeTronic!"
    Hahaha 🤣🤣

  • @BougieTheMan
    @BougieTheMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does the direct injection engine hold up? Any issues with carbon deposits on the valves?

    • @extremedrivr
      @extremedrivr ปีที่แล้ว

      So far so good on my 2013 C250 Coupe.
      It's got 96k on it and I use Amsoil 100% Synthetic Oil and their Deep Clean Fuel Treatment once a year and still running good.

  • @discoverswitzerland
    @discoverswitzerland ปีที่แล้ว

    Art 🖼.

  • @JenniferApproved
    @JenniferApproved 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my 2013 GLK 350. I have yet to find a phone mount that will work with this tiny cabin. I almost had it with one for the circular vents but the hooks weren't long enough and it fell a day later. Any insights for this specific vehicle? Yes, this vehicle was love at first sight for me after looking for a year.

    • @valerachetti
      @valerachetti 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amazon has ones that work on the front (circular vents) (:

    • @scottsnyder4507
      @scottsnyder4507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Our 2011 has one of the top dash mounted arms and it works great.

    • @JenniferApproved
      @JenniferApproved 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

    • @scottsnyder4507
      @scottsnyder4507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JenniferApproved It's an iOttie brand arm.

    • @JenniferApproved
      @JenniferApproved 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scottsnyder4507 thanks Scott!!

  • @yettobseen
    @yettobseen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Foot on the brack?

  • @MrGameNfit
    @MrGameNfit 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why are you immediately correlating storage space to how many guns you can hide?

  • @alimonuchinagorom5349
    @alimonuchinagorom5349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your website does not work why plz?

  • @evaristusobiekwe4331
    @evaristusobiekwe4331 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need this car

  • @evaristusobiekwe4331
    @evaristusobiekwe4331 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you still have this car

  • @johnny_casual
    @johnny_casual 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    why is he so hilarious

  • @FixItRyan
    @FixItRyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I didn't know that the pre-facelift 350 didn't have direct injection, good to know!

    • @bekabeka71
      @bekabeka71 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryan N which is better?

    • @nataliejakobowska
      @nataliejakobowska 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The non direct injection because it causes carbon buildup. That clogs the engine and it actually reduces the performance/reliability. The earlier GLKs does not have this issue :)

  • @BIGSUCCEY
    @BIGSUCCEY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much ?

  • @evaristusobiekwe4331
    @evaristusobiekwe4331 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love to buy it

  • @bokkenrijder172
    @bokkenrijder172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice....just put some blue flashing lights on it and you have yourself a fire truck. 🚒

  • @KatErina-ii6ru
    @KatErina-ii6ru 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched a 6 minute video of this being driven off road through the Swiss Alps 😂😂 Pretty sure you can take it off roading, it’s what it’s made for, I guess only if you’re European 😉

  • @ise3884
    @ise3884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coffee-Tronic indeed..that's a good one 👍..hahahaaaa

  • @vasantos-re4hb
    @vasantos-re4hb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    America has a new treasure. You are the American Jeremy Clarkson. Your car reviews are internet gold.

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "This thing will come to a complete stop if the car in front stops" - drives better than my girlfriend then.

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos9759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prefer a GLS or G class.

  • @juliusgreer801
    @juliusgreer801 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How in the world do I get the bluetooth setup correctly in my 2009 E350 Benz to play music from my phone. I can already answer and make calls with the bluetooth setup though. I just can't figure out how to play the music from my phone in the car. Someone please help 😥

    • @willisix2554
      @willisix2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same problem my 2011 GLK, I use the auxiliary port in the glove compartment

    • @juliusgreer801
      @juliusgreer801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'll just do think same. Thanks my Benz buddy!!!

    • @willisix2554
      @willisix2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juliusgreer801 check out Amazon they have some nice units you can use with Bluetooth

    • @juliusgreer801
      @juliusgreer801 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you name a few? Because I'll be doing it soon. I need my music!!!

    • @willisix2554
      @willisix2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Comsoon car Bluetooth device, my cousins using this week check it out you might like it

  • @mbergheaud
    @mbergheaud 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rather talk to Bill, than Marty

  • @Pr3ct
    @Pr3ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No infant restraint net? No deal.

  • @jn3750
    @jn3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beat Rdx 350?

    • @jn3750
      @jn3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnDeere1983 IT is usually compared to Lexus R350

  • @P2.L1
    @P2.L1 ปีที่แล้ว

    18:50 road

  • @X_moh_777
    @X_moh_777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi

  • @mastakilla9783
    @mastakilla9783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    made my driving license in this car

  • @kuladeeluxe
    @kuladeeluxe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subaru Forester that weighs too much. I'd like one

  • @Callhermyanahoney
    @Callhermyanahoney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wounded German 🤣

  • @authentic13
    @authentic13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's kinda look like a toy

  • @AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction
    @AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is another Ugly German vehicle. YUK +++ You keep it. Everybodies have sad cars like this. If the badge gets any bigger you will have to drive with your head out the window, Kerplugern Ablootzen gerungan

    • @AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction
      @AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry but Germanic Phallic Design is far from beautiful nor sexy . Nine x 3... Germanic style is in my British eyes = Sad Dull or boring including Blooooody expensive. Take another look at Shaguar's for Beauty and value for Ya £. Are you crazy. BMW = Above all it's a ROVER +++ +++

  • @maybelive765
    @maybelive765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still dont understand why you like this SUV other than the fact that its a "gadgetty" SUV. Its not fast, its not quirky, its not manual, its not ridiculous in any way, its just another wannabe Land Rover! I'd much rather an old school Lexus LX470 but of course that isnt manual either. the cooler 4x4 vehicles are mid-sized trucks with big blocks... or firetrucks. But that's just my action-packed GenZ opinion maybe someone your generation needs something more comfortable XD

    • @maybelive765
      @maybelive765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      rvidal0001 an LX470 is certainly not more expensive that this car... its basically the more reliable land rover. 300hp isnt that much for an SUV tbh although yeah I'd consider that just fine for most people. Idk I just need something with more torque you know?

    • @maybelive765
      @maybelive765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      rvidal0001 LX470 is older and from what I remember its cheaper

    • @maybelive765
      @maybelive765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rvidal0001 agreed, not all cars are worth the effort. Tbh just give me an FJ cruiser and ill be happy in terms of SUVs

    • @chrisiverson3407
      @chrisiverson3407 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maybelive765: love fj cruisers....you have amazing taste...💯

  • @alankozachenko1483
    @alankozachenko1483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it enough leg room for Canadians.