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BMW X6 (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X6 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2008 BMW X6 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model BMW X6 Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.5 in 108.5 in 7 in
Length 192.1 in 178.3 in 13.8 in
Width 78.1 in 74.3 in 3.8 in
Height 66.5 in 66.9 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 5269 lb. 4079 lb. 1190 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 17.4 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 39.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.9 in 55.2 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.0 in 41.4 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.7 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.4 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.5 in -52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 35.1 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.1 ft3 23.3 ft3 -3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 51.2 ft3 54.7 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X6

2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review
2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 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
 
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