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Mazda CX-5 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2015 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2015 2014  
Model Mazda CX-5 Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 108.5 in -2.2 in
Length 178.7 in 178.3 in 0.4 in
Width 72.4 in 74.3 in -1.9 in
Height 65.7 in 66.9 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3194 lb. 4079 lb. -885 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 17.4 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.2 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 53.2 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.4 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.7 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 55.4 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 52.5 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.3 in 35.1 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.1 ft3 23.3 ft3 10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 64.8 ft3 54.7 ft3 10.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 
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