Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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 SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.5 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 178.3 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 74.3 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 66.9 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 4079 lb. | 151 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.2 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 55.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 52.5 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.1 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 ft3 | 23.3 | 23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.9 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.
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 |
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 |