2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh, led by redesigned exterior styling and a new dashboard. This is a significant update rather than a carryover year.
About the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
1st generation (2010-2015), mid-cycle refresh year.
Mercedes-Benz presents the GLK-Class as a compact luxury SUV with the feel of one of the brand’s sport sedans. Its appeal is an upright, easy-to-place shape, a polished cabin, solid safety engineering, and more tied-down road manners than many softer luxury crossovers of the same era. Buyers choosing a GLK were typically choosing premium materials and confident driving manners over maximum cargo room or the plushest ride in the class.
The GLK350 remains the road-focused gas model, with a 302-hp V6 and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The new GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC is the long-range, high-torque choice, pairing a 200-hp diesel engine and 369 lb-ft of torque with standard all-wheel drive. All three trims have a 5.8-inch display, Bluetooth audio streaming, power front seats, and dual-zone climate control.
What changed, by category
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.2L |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd Touch Shift | Auto, 7-Spd Touch Shift | Auto, 7-Spd Touch Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 302 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class a full redesign?
No. The 2013 GLK-Class is a mid-cycle refresh within the first generation, not a full redesign. It receives substantial updates to its styling, dashboard, steering, engines, and safety equipment.
What changed on the 2013 GLK-Class compared with the 2012 model?
The 2013 GLK-Class gains refreshed front and rear styling, a redesigned dashboard, electromechanical steering, standard driver-drowsiness monitoring, a stronger GLK350 V6, and a new GLK 250 BlueTEC diesel trim.
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class have a diesel model?
Yes. The GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC joins the lineup for 2013 with a 200-hp twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder, 369 lb-ft of torque, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.
How much more powerful is the 2013 GLK350 than the 2012 model?
The 2013 GLK350 produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, compared with 268 hp and 258 lb-ft in 2012. The updated V6 also adds direct injection and ECO start/stop.
What safety feature became standard on the 2013 GLK-Class?
ATTENTION ASSIST became standard on the 2013 GLK-Class. It monitors driving behavior for signs of drowsiness and alerts the driver when it detects fatigue.