Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.9 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 200.7 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.5 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 60.1 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4034 lb. | 3814 lb. | 220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 41.9 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 33.5 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 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |