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Acura MDX (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Acura MDX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2013 Acura MDX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Acura MDX Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 108.5 in -0.2 in
Length 191.6 in 178.3 in 13.3 in
Width 78.5 in 72.4 in 6.1 in
Height 68.2 in 66.9 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 4550 lb. 4034 lb. 516 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 17.4 gal. 3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 39.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 55.2 in 6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 53.2 in 5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.8 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.7 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 55.4 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 52.5 in 6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 35.1 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.5 in 0.0 in 37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.1 in 0.0 in 57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.0 in 0.0 in 42 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.1 in 0.0 in 29.1 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 32.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 23.3 ft3 -8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 23.3 19.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 54.7 ft3 28.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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