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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 108.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Length | 204.0 in | 178.3 in | 25.7 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 74.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 66.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3929 lb. | 1537 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.8 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 55.2 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 53.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 55.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 52.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 23.3 | 28.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 40 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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