Honda Ridgeline (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

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2008 Honda Ridgeline and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Honda Ridgeline	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 247 hp@5750 245 lb-ft@4500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.0 in	108.5 in	13.5 in
Length	206.8 in	178.3 in	28.5 in
Width	76.3 in	72.4 in	3.9 in
Height	70.3 in	66.9 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	4034 lb.	469 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	55.2 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.6 in	53.2 in	4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.8 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.6 in	55.4 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	52.5 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.1 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	0.0	23.3 ft³	-23.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	54.7 ft³	-54.7

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK

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

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