Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | GMC Terrain | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.5 in | 4 in |
Length | 185.3 in | 178.3 in | 7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.3 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4188 lb. | 4079 lb. | 109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 52.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 35.1 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
2015 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
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 |