Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,839 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,928 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,570 kg | 1,830 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 66 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,008 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 892 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 0 mm | 650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 660 L | -181 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 23.3 | -22.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 1,549 L | 2 L |
2008 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |