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Kia Sorento (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Sorento and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2006 Kia Sorento and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Kia Sorento Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 108.5 in -1.8 in
Length 179.8 in 178.3 in 1.5 in
Width 73.3 in 74.3 in -1 in
Height 68.1 in 66.9 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 4112 lb. 4079 lb. 33 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 17.4 gal. 3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.9 in 55.2 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 53.2 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 41.4 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 39.7 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.4 in 55.4 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.0 in 52.5 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 35.1 in 1 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.4 ft3 23.3 ft3 8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.4 ft3 54.7 ft3 11.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento

2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento 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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