Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6400 236 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,830 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 66 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,008 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 892 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 660 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 1,549 L | 9.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Lexus IS.
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 |
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 |