2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz GLK makes a great first impression, a dissapointing second one, and then recovers on the third. After that, whether you like it or not depends a lot on what your Match.com profile says you're looking for in a long term traveling partner.First, the good stuff. Among the cute 'utes, the GLK is an absolutely smoking hottie. Its trim body chiseled like a model from a Bowflex ad. It may not be the best-looking Benz ever, but is one of the most striking, featuring a long hood, short tail profile that's more SL sports car than ML sport utility vehicle. In fact, the proportions are so close to those of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren supercar that if the two were parked next to each other you'd be hard pressed to tell them apart. (Before you write in to say how ridiculous that notion is, please look up the definition of the word 'hyperbole').In any case, I've never driven a truckvestite that's gotten more attention that this one. I'm not just talking about turning heads - though they were seen spinning in abundance – but break the fourth wall, approach and engage conversation. It's a looker, and I guess it looks easy. Base price: $35,900 As tested: $50,165  Engine: 3.5L V6 Power: 268 hp, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic  MPG: 16 city/21 highway