Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,926 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 66 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,008 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,334 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 892 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 660 L | -289 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,549 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 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 |