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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 108.5 in | 22 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 178.3 in | 31.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 66.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 4079 lb. | 714 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.5 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 23.3 ft3 | -23.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 54.7 ft3 | -54.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2014 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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