The end result is an output of 224hp (165kW) and 560Nm of torque, yet the SUV returns a frugal fuel consumption figure of 40mpg (5.9L per 100 km). This also equates to a low emissions reading of just 157g per km – the world’s lowest for an SUV – and it means the GLK BLUETEC Hybrid also meets America’s BIN5 and Europe’s EU6 standards. Despite the efficiency, the car still manages a top speed of 215km/h and can accelerate to 100km/h from rest in a reasonable 7.3 seconds.
In the hybrid drivetrain, a completely new four-cylinder CDI turbodiesel unit with a displacement of 2.2L acts as the internal combustion engine. The compact hybrid module - a disc-shaped electric motor between the CDI engine and the automatic transmission - improves both the fuel consumption and performance. The electric motor acts as both a generator and starter, backing up the internal combustion engine during the fuel-intensive acceleration phase by contributing its maximum torque of 160Nm. When it comes to braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, feeding electrical energy from a regenerative braking systems into the car's lithium-ion battery array.
Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK BLUETEC Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLK Townside Concept
Reader Comments
Fri Feb 29 2008 12:18 PM
mlevere1992 says
And people thought the BMW X3 was ugly........ yeesh.....
Fri Feb 29 2008 10:33 PM
Gus says
Is that not the ugliest SUV ever?
Man oh man you wonder how something like this gets approved.
Sat Mar 1 2008 3:53 AM
Raptor says
>>Is that not the ugliest SUV ever?
Indeed. X3 is ugly but no match for this one.
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