The GLK-Class, a mainstay of Mercedes-Benz's lineup since 2010, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Mercedes-Benz offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has a score of 90, implying a 0.029% chance of driver death (2.6% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0286% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.2613%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0286% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.2613% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is 39% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is 30% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 60 to 99. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is safer than the 2013 Lexus IS, the 2013 Volvo S60, the 2013 INFINITI EX, the 2013 Lincoln MKX, the 2013 Volvo C70, the 2013 Acura RDX, the 2013 BMW X3, the 2013 Audi Q5, and the 2013 Lexus RX. It is about as safe as the 2013 Volvo XC60 and the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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