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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) vs. Cadillac ELR (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Cadillac ELR specs.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications

Model Year 2013 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Cadillac ELR  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 106.1 in 2.4 in
Length 178.3 in 186.0 in -7.7 in
Width 74.3 in 72.7 in 1.6 in
Height 66.9 in 55.9 in 11 in
Curb Weight 4079 lb. 4050 lb. 29 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 9.3 gal. 8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 36.9 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.2 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 52.9 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 34.7 in 5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 49.9 in 5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 48.6 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 33.6 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 75.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 10.5 ft3 12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 10.5 ft3 44.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2013 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR

2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review
 

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