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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Jeep Grand Cherokee Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
215 hp@3800
376 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
2.1L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
200 hp@3800
369 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.5 in 108.5 in 1 in
Length 186.6 in 178.3 in 8.3 in
Width 73.3 in 74.3 in -1 in
Height 67.7 in 66.9 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 4389 lb. 4246 lb. 143 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.8 gal. 17.4 gal. 3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 55.2 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 53.2 in 4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.4 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.5 in 55.4 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 52.5 in 8.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 35.1 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.5 ft3 23.3 ft3 11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.4 ft3 54.7 ft3 12.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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