Jamie Page Deaton: Most car reviewers like the Mercedes-Benz GLK's performance because it drives more like a car than an SUV, and that's a good thing. Before we take it for a spin, let's talk about its engine. The GLK comes with a 3.

5 liter V6 engine that makes 268 horse power. It's paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. Most car reviewers really like this power train. They said, it's plenty of power for any situation, and is even a little bit sporty. Now, front-wheel drive is standard on the GLK, but you can get Mercedes-Benz's 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. It adds about $2000 to the GLK's price tag, but it might be worth it if you live in a snowy climate.

Now, though the power train has a lot of power that reviewers like, what they don't like is its fuel economy. According to the EPA, the GLK gets 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway, and that's pretty low for the class. Now, let's take the GLK for a spin and see how it drives.

Most test drivers say that once you get behind the wheel in the GLK, you will notice that it drives more like a car than an SUV and for most buyers, that's a good thing.

While the performance on the GLK is pretty unremarkable, the only complaint that we found was that the steering can be a little bit light. It feels more artificial and sort of more like driving a video game than it feels like driving a car. That's something you want to check out yourself to make sure it's okay with you.

So the bottom-line on the GLK's performance is, most car reviewers like the way it drives because it's more like a car than an SUV. They complain about the fuel economy which isn't great for the class and a few reviewers complain that the steering is too light. So that's something you will want to check out for yourself.

If you want to learn more about the GLK, check out our other videos on its seating, interior features, how it handles cargo, and the other SUVs you will want to consider.