Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2011) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	110.6 in	-2.1 in
Length	178.3 in	185.2 in	-6.9 in
Width	74.3 in	71.9 in	2.4 in
Height	66.9 in	56.5 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	3757 lb.	322 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.2 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.3 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.2 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	17.3 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	50.5 ft³	4.2 ft³

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

2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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