Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	108.7 in	-0.2 in
Length	178.3 in	178.2 in	0.1 in
Width	74.3 in	71.5 in	2.8 in
Height	66.9 in	55.8 in	11.1 in
Curb Weight	4246 lb.	3947 lb.	299 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.5 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.4 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.5 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.0 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.1 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.6 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	24.8 ft³	-1.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	58.0 ft³	-3.3 ft³

2014 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

2014 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

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

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