That's the more off-road package bumpers,looks hideous though

Well, you should expect such reaction, since the X5 has a class-leading interior. Ever sat in one?

But in any case, let's not make it immediately MB vs. BMW thread, right?

I'll let you guys that like this car enjoy in it.

Of course sat in and drove one,the interior is very nice of course but with GLK's interior i bet it's on par with the big boys

Being sourced, built and designed for production in a German factory, I'd bet the GLK has a higher quality interior than the ML. There is something distinctly different about the U.S. made interiors compared to the German ones. They just don't feel the same, their quality isn't seamless compared to the German Benzes, meaning I shouldn't be able to tell the difference between say an ML and a E-Class. IMO it is the U.S. supplier chain or the German supplier in the U.S. selling MBUSI cheaper grade materials than they would in Germany. The difference isn't as dramatic as it was with the first ML compared to other MB's of that day, but there is still a difference there nevertheless.


Edit: The ML did just get a facelift so we'll see.


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Back on the thread subject, i was really expecting a lot more of this car. This should be the car for younger crowd and i think for that reason it should have looked a little bit less boxy, both inside and out, more dynamic and more appealing. I know many of you will disagree, but that's how i feel. To resemble the baby G is not a bad idea, but i don't know, it just doesn't work for me...

I feel u,if u really wanna get a proper german car...get it from germany

Well it doesn't appeal to u coz ur invisible BMW fan-spirit in u is pissed off at how good the GLK is,but seriously the younger crowd will love this.Being rugged will make it even more appealing

tycoon i respect your views mate but i disagree totally i think the glk will apeal to younger people it looks dynamic and i think you will find many young famalies and youn ladys driving this car i think you will find more younger people driving a glk then a x3


also i find the interior very very nice and a mix off the good parts off the c and it looks good quality and nice to see good usage off wood or aliminuim depends on the interi you choose ...the ext maybe boxy but its really nice and fresh to me i really like the rear heel arches and the rear the front i dnt like the black part below the grill as i dnt like it in the w204...he rest looks awesome to me

Yeah imitating one of MB's true legends is going to be no bad thing.

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Tarek, please man, this has nothing to do with me being BMW fan. I'm critical about ANY car in this world, i can say what i feel, right? After all, i think you saw my reaction about new 7er; blind BMW fans/fanboys will like even the pile of $h!t just put on it the BMW badge... I'm not the one of those.

And my friend Marcus very well knows i like a lot MB cars, this one just ain't one of them.

We have to wait and see about that, it's too early. So far we can only comment the interior and exterior design.