Service A / Service B
25,000 km or 1 year
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST). Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]X204 · 2008–2012
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI X204 · 224 hp (2008 to 2012)
The Mercedes GLK 320 CDI of the X204 generation uses the OM642 3.0 V6 diesel engine with 224 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 224 PS / 165 kW
- Displacement
- 2 987 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- OM642 3.0 V6
- Period covered
- 2008–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
224 hp (165 kW), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2012.
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In the range
It sits between the GLK 250 CDI (204 hp) and the GLK 350 CDI (265 hp). The OM642 3.0 V6 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W203), Mercedes Classe V (Viano W639), Mercedes CLK (W209).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Brake fluid
Every 2 years
Every 24 months. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes GLK GLK 320 CDI X204?
The OM642 3.0 V6 diesel engine (2 987 cc), 224 hp (165 kW).
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Which oil for the Mercedes GLK GLK 320 CDI?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the OM642 3.0 V6 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026