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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 174.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 71.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 67.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3529 lb. | 550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 49.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2011 Ford Escape
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
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