Difference between the GLC and the GLK

Mercedes-Benz is making waves with the new 2016 GLC. The GLC is replacing the GLK after only five years of production. Although we don’t know for sure what the reason is for the name change, we can speculate that is has something to do with the boundless list of differences in design, performance, driving experience, and safety. So what’s the difference between the GLC and the GLK? To make a long story short, one is better.