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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 108.5 in | 12.6 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 178.3 in | 22.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 74.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 66.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5512 lb. | 4246 lb. | 1266 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 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 |
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