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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2007 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 110.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 66.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 4067 lb. | 12 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW X3
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
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