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Audi A6 / S6 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Audi A6 / S6 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2016 Audi A6 / S6 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Audi A6 / S6 Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.6 in 108.5 in 6.1 in
Length 194.2 in 178.3 in 15.9 in
Width 73.8 in 72.4 in 1.4 in
Height 57.8 in 66.9 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3803 lb. 4034 lb. -231 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 17.4 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 39.8 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.2 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.8 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.7 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 55.4 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.5 in -52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 35.1 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.1 ft3 23.3 ft3 -9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.1 ft3 54.7 ft3 -40.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A6 / S6

2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review
2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review
 

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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
 

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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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