Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,781 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,740 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,991 kg | 1,926 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 66 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,008 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 892 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 977 L | 660 L | 317 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,909 L | 1,549 L | 0 L |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |