Comparison: Ground clearance Mercedes-Benz GLK{class} vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2755 mm and height of 1669 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse has a ground clearance of 187 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Audi Q8 50 TDI (4M ), which is 58 mm more than the GLK 200 CDI - 245 mm.To give an example, the Audi has a 58 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Mercedes-Benz , giving the Audi an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium SUV" category is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d , which is 123 mm - that makes it 64 mm less than the Mercedes-Benz in question.Height-wise, the Mercedes-Benz outperforms the rival by 30 mm.