Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Honda Accord | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.9 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 191.1 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 71.6 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 57.2 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3128 lb. | 951 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.8 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 40.7 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 |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD |
One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord review |