Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | BMW i8 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,830 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 42 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 823 mm | -822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 0 mm | 892 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 133 L | 527 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,549 L | 4.7 | -3.7 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.