Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Acura TLX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 109.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 190.3 in | -12 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 57.0 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3748 lb. | 331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.9 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 34.5 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 41.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
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