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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Specs

Since 2009 the GLK-Class has kept the same length and gained 121 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2009–2015 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, the latest model year on record, is 178.3″ long, 72.4″ wide and 66.9″ tall on a 108.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,156 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2009–2015178.3″72.4″66.9″108.7″4,034 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

GLK-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2015178.3″72.4″108.7″4,156 lb2
2014178.3″72.4″108.7″4,156 lb2
2013178.3″72.4″108.7″4,156 lb2
2012178.3″72.4″108.7″4,127 lb2
2011178.3″72.4″108.7″4,127 lb2
2010178.3″72.4″108.7″4,034 lb1
2009178.3″72.4″108.7″4,034 lb1
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

GLK-Class on the used market

In 454 GLK-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2015 car is the most common: 454 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $8,503. ForCar visitors have decoded 30 GLK-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2015 and 2013.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2009–2015454100%$8,503121,173 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a GLK-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 983 cars within 10″ of its length, the GLK-Class is heavier than 90%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 983 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.4″71.3″+1.1″
Wheelbase108.7″104.7″+4.0″
Curb weight4,156 lb3,373 lb+783 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

GLK-Class against its rivals

Next to the Nissan Xterra, the GLK-Class is the lightest and the narrowest of the two.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (this car)2015178.3″72.4″4,156 lb
Nissan Xterra2016178.3″72.8″4,387 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 GLK-Class bigger than the 2014?

No. The 2015 and 2014 GLK-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the GLK-Class or the Nissan Xterra?

The 2016 Nissan Xterra is about the same length as the 2015 GLK-Class, and 231 lb heavier.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 GLK-Class model years, 2009 to 2015. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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