Mercedes-Benz is upping the ante in the luxury compact SUV segment by offering increased fuel economy. The Mercedes GLK-Class will be available with Bluetec Diesel power for 2012. Mercedes-Benz USA President, Ernst Lieb, confirmed that the diesel GLK was coming in an interview with Ward’s Auto along with confirmation from egmcartech that, “the next-generation C-Class sedan will share the 2.2L 4-cylinder clean-diesel Bluetec engine when it hits showrooms in 2013.&rdquo.

The good news for consumers on the lookout for a more fuel efficient SUV is that, “the GLK 220 CDI Blue Efficiency that is currently being offered in Europe has an output of 170 hp at 3,200 rpm and 400 Nm of torque starting 1,400 rpm,” according to 4wheelnews. “This enables the vehicle to reach a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph) and to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8.8 seconds.” While these performance numbers aren’t bad, those related to pricing and fuel economy have yet to be released.

But how will a diesel GLK fair in the US? MotorAuthority points out that, “Despite America’s usual opposition to diesels, sales of Mercedes’ Bluetec models have been quite successful, with the clean diesel vehicles accounting for 12 to 20 percent of sales depending on the model.” Still, with hybrid competition like the Audi Q5 Hybrid entering the market in the second quarter of 2011, variance in price and fuel economy are bound to be deciding factors.

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