2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK 350

The GLK-Class is Mercedes' compact SUV, a boxy, upright take on the luxury crossover that slots below the M-Class. It's a genuinely pleasant driver, with a smooth ride and a cabin that feels solidly built and quiet at highway speeds. Inside, the GLK keeps the classic Mercedes look with chrome-trimmed gauges and a dash that's simple to use. The boxy shape gives it a usefully tall cargo area, and the rear seats fold flat to swallow bulky loads. Rear-wheel drive and a lower starting price set the base GLK 350 apart from the 4MATIC version above it. Its 3.5L V6 makes 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a seven-speed automatic that shifts smoothly and gets 18 mpg combined. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension adjusts damping on the fly, so the ride firms up when you push it and softens on the highway.