Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 202 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 225 kW@6500 370 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,930 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,612 kg | 1,782 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,008 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 892 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 396 L | 660 L | -264 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 1,549 L | 13 |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |
2014 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 |
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 |