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Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Audi Q7 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2018 Audi Q7 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Audi Q7 Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine supercharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
333 hp@5500
325 lb-ft@2900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.9 in 108.5 in 9.4 in
Length 199.6 in 178.3 in 21.3 in
Width 77.5 in 72.4 in 5.1 in
Height 68.5 in 66.9 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 4938 lb. 4034 lb. 904 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 17.4 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.8 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 55.2 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.8 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 39.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.5 in 55.4 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.5 in -52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.8 in 35.1 in 3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 49.4 in 0.0 in 49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 109.7 in (over 3 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 23.3 ft3 -8.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.5 ft3 23.3 14.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.6 ft3 54.7 ft3 16.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7

2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 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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