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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 104.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 172.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 68.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 56.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 3439 lb. | 490 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.4 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 32.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series
| 2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review | |
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