2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will get a diesel engine in the United States
By Julybien, 18 Jan, 2012. 0 Comments
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz will be offering a 2013 GLK diesel this fall, Steve Cannon, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, confirmed. The GLK will be the sixth diesel model in Mercedes’ lineup. Mercedes is currently offering the ML and GL SUVs, R-class crossover, E-class sedan and S-class flagship sedan, all fitted with a six-cylinder 3.0-liter diesel. The 2013 GLK diesel will be fitted with a four-cylinder engine.
Cannon forecasts that diesel sales could push GLK sales from 24,310 units in 2011 to the “high 30s” in 2012. Diesels represent around 25% to 30% of GL sales and 15% to 20% of the ML, Cannon added. Diesel sales of the E-class sedan represent 3%. Mercedes commenced sale of its S400 diesel last fall and is planning to create a diesel variant on the compact C class when the car is redesigned in three years.
This year’s offerings outline Mercedes’ diesel dominance over its German rivals. BMW’s diesel fleet only includes the X5 SUV and the 3 series. Audi’s diesel lineup is composed of the Q7 SUV and A3 hatchback, but may soon include the A4 sedan and possibly the compact Q3 crossover. [source: Autonews]
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