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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. BMW 2-Series (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 BMW 2-Series specs.

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year 2014 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK BMW 2-Series  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5800
330 lb-ft@1400
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 2,690 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,432 mm 0 mm
Width 1,887 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,699 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,782 kg 1,603 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 66 L 52 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 927 mm -926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,334 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 892 mm 838 mm 54 mm
Total Legroom 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 660 L 388 L 272 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,549 L 13.7 -12.7 L

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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
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 2-Series

2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review
 
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