New 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is Impressive, but Can it Compete in Today's Luxury SUV Market?

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Oct 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- It's always exciting when a new vehicle gets released, especially when it's from Mercedes-Benz. Previous year's Mercedes-Benz GLK models experienced huge success, and quickly became popular choices for anyone in the market for a luxury SUV. After witnessing such success, other competitors, such as Lexus, drastically started to improve their offerings in order to try and gain more market share. All of this competition between the two luxury automobile makers has created quite an interesting battle, and as a result leaves buyers with a difficult decision when it comes to SUV shopping.

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Noticing this fierce battle between these two luxury automotive leaders, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, a Kansas City auto dealership has decided to dig deeper into the problems consumers face with this difficult decision by creating an online shopping tool that compares the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vs Lexus RX350. Here's a preview of what they have found. Both luxury SUVs use a similar 3.5-liter V6 engine in their respected models. Naturally you would think that two automobiles roughly the same size with the same engine would produce the same performance numbers. Not in this case. Mercedes-Benz engineering has been able to produce a standard V6 engine that produces an astounding 32 more horsepower, 25 more pound feet of torque, and 2,000 more pounds of towing capability with their 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Bringing final performance numbers for the GLK350 to 302HP and 273lb-ft of torque, all while remaining more fuel efficient in both city and highway driving circumstances than the Lexus RX350.

Performance is just one of the areas where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 provides more value than its competitors. To lear more about the GLK350 styling, features and design, visit the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vs. Lexes RX350 comparison here. Or contact Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City today online at www.mb-kc.com or by phone at (816) 943-7000. Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City also has a deep inventory of pre-owned luxury vehicles for sale.

Media Contact:Kristopher Nielsen, Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, (913) 677-3300, kris.nielsen@soaveauto.com

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SOURCE Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City