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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2015 BMW i8 specs.

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2015  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK BMW i8  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 110.2 in -1.7 in
Length 178.3 in 184.9 in -6.6 in
Width 74.3 in 76.5 in -2.2 in
Height 66.9 in 50.8 in 16.1 in
Curb Weight 4079 lb. 3455 lb. 624 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 11.1 gal. 6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.7 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 61.1 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 0.0 in 41.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 32.4 in 7.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 51.5 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 0.0 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 0.0 in 35.1 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 76.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 4.7 ft3 18.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 4.7 ft3 50 ft3

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW i8

2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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