Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 108.5 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 178.3 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 66.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 4210 lb. | 4034 lb. | 176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 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 | 36.6 in | 39.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.1 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |