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Acura TL (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura TL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2006 Acura TL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Acura TL Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine 3.2L V6
OHC-4v
258 hp@6200
233 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 108.5 in -0.6 in
Length 189.3 in 178.3 in 11 in
Width 72.2 in 72.4 in -0.2 in
Height 56.7 in 66.9 in -10.2 in
Curb Weight 3580 lb. 3884 lb. -304 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal. 17.4 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.8 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.2 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in 53.2 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.8 in 41.8 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.7 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 55.4 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.8 in 52.5 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.9 in 35.1 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 77.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.5 ft3 23.3 ft3 -10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.5 ft3 54.7 ft3 -42.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura TL

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL 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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