Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,970 kg | 1,850 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 66 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,008 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 892 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,133 L | 660 L | -659 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,274 L | 1,549 L | 1 L |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus RX.
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 |