Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Audi A6 / S6 (2016) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2016 Audi A6 / S6 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Audi A6 / S6
Engine	turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 428 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	114.6 in	-6.1 in
Length	178.3 in	194.2 in	-15.9 in
Width	74.3 in	73.8 in	0.5 in
Height	66.9 in	57.8 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	4246 lb.	4277 lb.	-31 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	19.8 gal.	-2.4 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	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.8 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	56.3 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.4 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	14.1 ft³	9.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	14.1 ft³	40.6 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

2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

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