Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 188.1 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 73.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 55.6 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3453 lb. | 626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 34.7 in | 5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 46.8 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 29.8 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
My dad's 2010 Camaro has much more legroom than my Mustang. 2 more inches would help a lot, though I have to admit even at 6-3, I'm still pretty comfy in the Mustang. The room would be nice to have on trips. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |