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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 108.5 in -4.6 in
Length 177.4 in 178.3 in -0.9 in
Width 69.1 in 72.4 in -3.3 in
Height 57.9 in 66.9 in -9 in
Curb Weight 3281 lb. 3884 lb. -603 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 17.4 gal. -2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 39.8 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 55.2 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.2 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.8 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 39.7 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 55.4 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 52.5 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.1 in 1.1 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.0 ft3 23.3 ft3 -6.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 42.8 ft3 54.7 ft3 -11.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 
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