Mercedes-Benz GLK (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	BMW 3-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	110.6 in	-2.1 in
Length	178.3 in	182.1 in	-3.8 in
Width	72.4 in	71.3 in	1.1 in
Height	66.9 in	56.5 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4034 lb.	3895 lb.	139 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	15.8 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.1 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.0 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.1 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.0 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	17.5 ft³	5.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	53.0 ft³	1.7 ft³

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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