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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 98.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 151.1 in | 27.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 68.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 55.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4034 lb. | 2605 lb. | 1429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 50.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 47.8 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 30.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2011 | 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2012 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 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop
| 2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review | ||
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