Mercedes-Benz GLK (2011) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	108.7 in	-0.2 in
Length	178.3 in	176.5 in	1.8 in
Width	72.4 in	70.8 in	1.6 in
Height	66.9 in	60.8 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	4034 lb.	3726 lb.	308 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	16.6 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.0 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	39.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.6 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.9 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	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 X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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